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THE  HOLY  EUCHARIST. 


When  you  (jtt  to  your  seat,  k/wcl  doaa 
quietly,  and  say  this  Prayer. 

Take  away,  O  Lord,  our  sins,  and  keep 
■US  from  wandering  thoiiglits,  tliat  we  may 
worship  Thee  with  pure  liearts  and  minds, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Aincn. 

PIJOCKSSIONAL   HYMN. 

(A) 
W/tfeii.  t/n^ri'  is  uo  jtntcessional  liymti.  i/o 
to  your  jilace  tjuit'tty ,  kiteal  duivn^  white  tfie 
Priest  says  his  j/niyer. 

Tlieii  listen,  (ciule  the,  priest  begins  tite 
service. 

Orn  Fathkk,  Who  art  in  Heaven,  HalloAverl 
l)e  Thy  Name.  'Y\\y  kiiijidom  come.  'J'hy  Avill 
i)e  done  on  <'arth.  As  it  is  in  Heaven.  (Jive  us 
this  (lay  our  flaily  bread.  An<l  lorgive  us  our 
trespasses.  As  we  torsive  those  who  trespass 
aRainsr  us.  And  lead  us  not  into  tem]jtation; 
But  deliver  us  Irom  evil.     Amen. 

THE  COLLECT.  * 

Ai.MKiHTV  fJoii.  iint«  "Whom  all  hearts  are 
open,  all  desires  known,  and  from  Whom  no 
secrets  are  hid  :  Cleanse  the  thouiihts  <if  our 
hearts  by  the  inspiiation  </l  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
that  we  nuiy  i)erte(t]y  l<>\eThee,  and  worthily 
matrnity  'J'hy  holy  >.';i"iiie  ;  throufih  ('iiuiST  our 
Loiti). 

A. MEN. 
TH1-:   TEX  (  UMMAXDMENTS. 
Pespoiid  reverently  after  each  Command- 
ment. 

People.     Lord  liave  mercy  npoii  us  and 
incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 
(  1  ) 


After  the  last  CoiibnuDhdment. 

Peu2)le.  Lord  luive  mercy  upon  iis  and 
write  all  these  Thy  laws  in  our  liearts, 
we  beseech  Thee. 

Sometimes  ttis  Commandments  are  omit- 
ted, and  the  Priest  says  instead  : — 

Hear  -what  our  Louu  Jesus  CHRtsr  saith. 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  w'rh  all 
thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  Avith  all 
thy  mind.  This  is  the  tirst  and  great  com- 
mandment."  And  the  second  is  like  inito  it: 
Thou  Shalt  lo\  e  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On 
these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  Law 
and  the  Prophets. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  Ar.MtaiiTV  Lord,  and  everlasting  God, 
vouchsafe,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  direct,  sanc- 
tify, and  govern  both  our  hearts  and  bodies,  in 
the  ways  (^f  Thj^  laws,  and  in  the  works  of  Thy 
commandments:  tiiat  through  Thy  most'mighty 
protection  both  here  and  evei-,  we  may  be 
pi'eser\  »"1  in  bodi^  and  soul:  through  our  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 

Amen. 
THE  COLLECT  FOK  THE  DAY. 

Amen. 

THE  EPISTLE. 

Sit  down  and  listen  reverently. 
HYMX. 

(B) 
THE  GOSPEL. 
Stand  ivhen  the  Gosjiel  is  given  out. 
Before  the  Gospel  say: 
Glory  be  to  Thee,  0  Lord. 
After  the  Gospel  say: 
Praise  be  to  Thee,  0  Christ. 

THE  NTCENE  CREED. 
Be  carefnl  to  say  this  from  heginning  to 
end  with  the  Priest. 

(2) 


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Kneel  reverently  at  the  vords  in  capital 
letters,  to  honour  our  IjORL),  vIid  hu')nbled 
Himself  to  take  our  nature  vpon  Hi  in. 

iSifjn  yourself  with  the  Sign  of  tiie  Cross, 
in  token  ofyourfaithin  C  HEIST  crucifed , 
a  10(1  that  you  are  not  ashamed  of  Hitn  and 
of  His  Cross. 

I  Believe  in  one  God,  the  Father  A1- 
inii^lily,  Maker  of  Heaven  ai.d  earth,  Aucl 
of  all  tilings  vi;?ible  and  invisible  ; 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only- 
begotten  Son"  of  God,  Begotten  of  His 
Father  before  all  worlds, God  of  God,  Light 
of  Light,  Veiy  God  of  very  God  ;  Begot- 
ten, not  made ;  Being  of  one  snbstance 
witli  the  Father  ;  By  Whom  all  things 
were  made  ;  Who  for  ns  men,  and  for  onr 
salvation  came  down  froin   Heaven,   and 

WAS  IXCARNATE  BY  THE  HOLY  GhOST  OF  THE 

Virgin  Mary,  and  was  made  ivux:  And 
was  crncified  also  for  ns  under  Pontius  Pi- 
late ;  He  suffered  and  was  buried ;  And 
the  third  day  He  rose  again  according  to 
the  Seri[)tures  ;  And  ascended  into  Heaven, 
And  sitteth  on  the  riglit  hand  of  the 
Father.  And  he  shall  come  again  with 
glory  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the 
dead  :  Whose  kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 
And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  the 
Lord  and  Giver  of  Life,  Who  proceedeth 
from  the  Father  and  the  Son,  Who  with 
the  Father  and  the  Son  together  is  wor- 
shi]>ped  and  glorified,  AVho spake  ])y  the  Pro- 
pliets.  And  I  believe  one  Catliolic  and  Ai)os- 
tolic  Church;  I  acknowledge  one  Baptism 
for  the  remission  of  sins:  And  I  h>ok  for 
the  Resurrection  of  tlie  dead  :  *^  And  the 
Life  of  the  world  to  come.  Amen. 

(3; 


When  there  is  a  Sermon  it  folloivs  here. 
Sit  very  still  and  look  at  the  Preacher. 

THE  OFFERTORY  SENTENCE. 
Let  your  light  so  shine  before  men  that  they 
may  see  your  good   works,   and  glorify  your 
Father  Which  is  in  Heaven. 

HYMN. 

(C) 

The  collection  is  here  made.  Give  as 
often  and  as  much  as  you  can,  and  always 
yludly. 

The  Priest  having  read  the  Offertory  Sen- 
ie:u-e,  uncovers  the  Chalice  or  Cup,  and 
taking  in  his  hand  the  Paten,  or  little  2Jl(('te, 
goes  to  the  side  of  the  Altar  and  places  on 
'it  sufficient  Pread.  Returning  to  th,e  centime 
he  offers  it  to  GOD.  Going  to  the  side  again, 
he  takes  the  Wine  and  pours  it  into  the 
Chalice,  mixing  with  it  a  little  water,  in 
remeni.hrance  of  the  Blood  and  Water  which 
issued  from  the  SA  VIOUR'S  Side. 

A  fter  this,  he  returns  and  ofers  the 
Chalice,  cabling  on  the  HOLY  SPIRIT  to 
sanctify  the  ojferin.g. 

After  the  hymn  is  sung  kneel  down. 

The  Priest.  Let  us  pray  for  the  whole  state 
of  Christ's  Church  militant. 

Almighty  and  ever-living  God,  Who  by 
Thy  holy  Apostle  hast  taught  us  to  make 
l>rayers,  and  supplications,  and  to  give  thanks 
tor  all  men :  We  humbly  beseech  Thee  most 
mercifully  to  accept  our  alms  and  oblations, 
and  to  receive  these  our  prayers,  v/hich  we 
otfer  unto  Thy  Divine  Majesty :  beseeching 
Thee  to  inspire  continually  the  Universal 
Church  with  the  spirit  of  truth,  unity  andcon- 
cord  ;  And  grant  that  all  those  wlio  do  confess 
Thy  lioly  Name  may  agree  in  the  tiuth  of  Thy 
holy  Word,  and  live  in  unity,  and  godly  love. 
We* beseech  Thee,  also,  so  to  direct  and  dispose 
the  hearts  of  all  Christian  Rulers,  that  they 
may  truly  and  impartially  administer  justice, 
(4) 


to  the  punishment  of  wickedness  and  vice,  and 
to  the  maintenance  of  Thy  true  relltrion,  an^ 
virtue.  Give  grace,  ()  heavenly  Father,  to  all 
Bishops  and  other  Ministers,  that  they  may, 
both  by  their  life  and  doctrine,  set  forth  Thy 
true  and  livelj'  Word,  and  riyhtly  and  duly  ad- 
minister Thy  holy  Sacraments.  And  to  all  Thy 
peoi)le  give  Thy  heavenly  grace  ;  and  espe- 
cially to  this  congregation  here  present ;  that, 
with  meek  lieart  and  due  reverence,  they  may 
hear,  and  receive  Thy  holy  Word  ;  truly  serv- 
ing Thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the 
days  of  their  life.  And  we  most  humbly  be- 
seech Thee,  of  Thy  goodness,  O  Lord,  to  com- 
fort and  succour  all  tliose  who,  in  this  transi- 
tory life,  are  in  trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sick- 
ness, or  any  other  adversity.  And  we  also  bless 
Thy  holy  N'ame  for  all  Thy  servants  departed 
this  life  in  Thy  faith  and  fear;  beseeching 
Thee  to  give  us  grace,  so  to  follow  their  good 
e.vamples,  that  with  them  we  may  be  partakers 
of  Thj'  heavenly  kingdom.  Graqt  this,  ()  Fa- 
ther, for  JEsrrs  Christ's  sake,  our  only 
Mediator  and  Advocate. 

Amen. 

THE  SHORT  EXHORTATION. 

Then  shall  the  Priest  say  to  those  ivho 
come  to  receice  the  Holy  Communion  : 

YE  who  do  truly  and  earnestly  repent  you 
of  your  sins,  and  are  in  love  and  charity  with 
your  neighbors,  and  intend  to  lead  a  new  life, 
following  the  commandments  of  God,  and 
walking  from  henceforth  in  His  holy  waj's ; 
Draw  near  with  faith,  and  take  this  holy  Sacra- 
ment to  your  comfort ;  and  make  your  humble 
confession  to  Almighty  God,  devoutly  kneei- 
ng. 

Be  careful  to  say  this  reverently  ivith  the 
Priest,  sentence  by  sentence. 

THE  COXFESSIOX. 
Almighty  God. Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
<  ;iiusT,  Maker  of  all  things,  Judge  of  all 
i!ie:i  ;  We  acknowledge  and  l)ewail  our 
iiLinit'old  sins  and  wickedness,  Which  we, 
from  time  to  time  most  grievously  hare 
committed,  By  thought,  word,  and  liCjd, 

(3) 


Against  Thy  Divine  Majesty,  Provoking 
most  justly  Thy  wrath  and  indignation 
against  us.  We  do  earnestly  repent,  And 
are  heartily  sorry  for  these  our  misdoings ; 
The  remembrance  of  them  is  grievous  unto 
us;  The  burden  of  them  is  intolerable. 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  Have  mercy  upon  us, 
most  merciful  Father;  for  Thy  Son  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  Forgive  us  all 
that  is  past ;  And  grant  that  we  may  ever 
hereafter  serve  and  please  Thee  In  newness 
of  life,  To  the  honour  and  glory  of  Thy 
Name  ;  Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

THE  ABSOLUTION. 

Almighty  God.  our  heavenly  Father,  Avho 
of  His  great  mercy  hath  promised  forgiveness 
of  sins  to  all  those  who  with  hearty  repen- 
tance and  true  faith  turn  unto  Him;  Have 
mercy  upon  you  ;  pardon  and  deliver  you  from 
all  your  sins ;  confirm  and  strengthen  you  in  all 
goodness  ;  and  bring  you  to  everlasting-  life : 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

A  MEN. 

THE  COMFORTABLE  WORDS, 

Hear  what  comfortable  words  our  Saviour 
Christ  saith  unto  all  who  truly  turn  to  Him  : — 

Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  travail  and  are 
heavy  laden,  and  I  will  refresh  you.  St.  Matt, 
xi.  2H 

So  God  loved  the  Avorld,  that  He  gave  His 
only-begotten  Son,  to  the  end  that  all  that  be- 
lieve in  Him,  should  not  perish,  but  have  ever- 
lasting life.     St.  John  iii.,  Ui. 

Hear  also  what  Saint  Paul  saith  :— 

This  is  a  true  saying,  and  worthv  of  all  men 
to  be  received,  That  Christ  Jksus  came  into 
the  world  to  save  sinners.     I.  Tim.  i.,  15. 

Hear  also  what  Saint  .Tohn  saith  :— 

If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  Advocate  with 
the  Father,  Jesus  Christ  the  righteous;  and 
He  is  the  Propitiation  for  our  sins.  I  St.  John 
ii.  1,  2. 

(6) 


THE  SUliSUM  CORDA. 
PuiEST.    Litt  up  your  hearts. 
Answer.     We   lift    theni    up    unto    the 
Lord. 

PiuEST.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord 
CJou. 

Anmver.     It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

The  Priest  saj/s  the  Preface.  It  is  so 
cat  led  because  it  leads  iip  to  the  more  solemn 
part  of  the  service. 

{Sometimes  there  is  ci  special  Preface  to 
be  found  in  the  -Prayer-Book.) 

THE  PREFACE. 

It  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden  duty, 
that  we  should  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places, 
give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  Lokd,  Holy  Father, 
Almighty.  Everlasting  God. 

Thkkefore  with  Angels  and  Archangels,  and 
with  all  the  company  of  Heaven,  we  laud  and 
magnity  Thy  glorious  Name;  evermore  prais- 
ing Thee,  and  saying  :— 

•  After  this  the  Sanct us,  imvhich  join  with 
liead  bowed  down,  thinking  how  eve?i  the 
Holy  Angels  dare  not  look  on  the  Holiness 
of  LtOD,  but  veil  their  faces,  and  bow  before 
Him. 

THE  SANCTUS. 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Hosts, 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy  glory; 
Glory   be   to   Thee,   0    Loed   Most    High. 

Amen. 

THE  PRAYER  OF   HUMBLE  ACCESS. 

AVe  do  not  presume  to  come  to  this  Th}' 
Table,  O  merciful  Lord,  trusting  in  our  own 
righteousness,  but  in  Thy  manifold  and  great 
mercies.  We  are  not  worthy  so  much  as  to 
gather  up  the  crumbs  under  Thy  Table.  But 
Thou  art  the  same  Lord,  whose  property  is 
always  to  have  mercy ;    Grant  us,  therefore, 

a) 


gracious  Lord,  so  to  eat  the  flesh  of  Thy  dear 
Son,  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  drink  His  blood,  that 
our  sinful  bodies  may  be  made  clean  by  His 
body,  and  our  souls  washed  through  His  most 
precious  blood,  and  that  we  may  evermore 
dwell  in  Him  and  He  in  us. 

THE  BENEDICTUS, 
Blessed  is  lie  that  cometli  in  the   Name 
of  the  Lord.     Ilosaiiua  in  the  Highest. 

Kneel  very  reverently  and  keep  quite  still. 
It  is  better  to  keep  the  eyes  shut,  and  hoic  the 
head. 

THE  PRAYER  OF  CONSECRATION. 
AlTj  g"lory  be  to  Thee,  Almighty  God,  our 
heavenly  Father,  for  that  Thou,  of  Thy  tender 
mercy,  didst  give  Thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ 
to  suffer  death  upon  the  Cross  for  our  redemp- 
tion; Who  made  there  (by  His  one  oblation  of 
Himself  once  offered)  a  full,  perfect  and  sufli- 
cient  sacrifice,  oblation,  and  satisfaction,  for 
the  sins  of  the  whole  world  ;  and  did  institute, 
and  in  His  holy  Gospel  command  us  to  con- 
tinue, a  perpetual  memory  of  that  His  pre- 
cious death  and  sacrifice,  until  His  comnig 
again  :  For  in  the  night  in  which  He  was  be- 
trayed. He  took  Bread ;  and  when  He  had 
given  thanks  He  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  His 
disciples,  saying,  "Take,  eat,  this  is  My 
Body,  which  is  given  for  you  :  do  this  in 
rejMembrance  of  Me.""  Likewise,  after  sup- 
per. He  took  the  Cup  :  and  when  He  had  given 
thanks,  He  gave  it  to  them,  saying,  "Drink  ye 

all,  of  THIS,  FOR  THIS  IS    My    BlOOD    OF    THE 

New  Testament,  which  is  shed  for  you, 

AND  for  many,  for  THE  REMISSION  OF  SINS; 
DO  THIS,  AS  Ol^T  AS  YE  SHALL  DRINK  IT,  IN  RE 
MEMBRANCE  OF  Me."' 

Wherefore,  O  L  ord  and  heavenly  Father, 
according  to  the  institution  of  Thy  dearly  be- 
loved Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  we.  Thy 
humble  servants,  do  celebrate  and  make  here 
before  Thy  Divine  Majesty,  with  these  Thy 
Holy  Gifts,  which  we  now  offer  unto  Thee,  the 
Memorial  Thy  Son  hath  commanded  us  to 
make  :  having  in  remembrance  His  blessed 
passion  and  precious  death.  His  mighty  resur- 
rection and  glorious  ascension ;  rendering 
unto  Thee  most  hearty  thanks  for  the  innu- 
(8J 


mcrable  benefits  procured  unto  us  by  thesame. 
And  we  most  humbly  besoech  Tliee,  O  merci- 
ful Father,  to  hear  us;  and,  of  Thy  almighty 
goodness,  vouchsafe  to  bless  and  saiictily,  with 
Thy  WOHD  and  Hor.Y  iSPiitiT,  these  Thy  gifts 
and  creatures  of  bread  and  witje;  that  we,  re- 
ceixing  them  according  Thy  Sox  our  Saviouk 
Jesus  Christ's  holy  institution,  in  remem- 
brance of  His  death  and  passion,  may  be  parta- 
kers of  His  most  blessed  liody  and  IMood.  A  nd 
we  earnestly  desire  Thy  fatherly  goodness. mer- 
cifully to  accept  this  our  Sacritice  of  praise  ami 
thanksgiving;  most  humbly  beseeching  Thee 
to  grant,  that  by  the  merits  and  death  of  Thy 
Son  .iKsrs  Christ,  and  through  faith  in  His 
Blood,  we.  and  all  Thy  v/hole  Church,  may  ob- 
tain remission  of  our  sins,  and  all. other  bene- 
fits of  His  Passion.  And  here  we  offer  and 
presentunto  Thee,0  Lord,  ourseh  es,  oursouls 
and  bodies,  to  be  a  reasonalile,  holy,  and  living 
sacrifice  unto  Thee  ;  humbly  beseeching  Thee, 
that  we,  and  all  others  who  shall  be  partakers 
of  this  Holy  Communion,  may  worthily  receive 
the  most  precious  Body  and  Blood  of  Thy  v'^o.v 
Jesus  Christ,  be  filied  with  Thy  grace  and 
heavenly  benediction,  and  made  one  body  with 
Him,  that  He  may  dwell  in  them,  and  the>'  in 
Him.  And  although  we  are  unworthy,  through 
our  manifold  sins,  to  offer  unto  Thee  any  sac- 
rifice, yet  we  beseech  Thee  to  accept  this  our 
bounden  duty  and  service  ;  not  weighing  our 
merits,  but  pardoning  oiu-  offences,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  by  Whom,  and  with 
Whom,  in  the  unity  of  the'  Hot.y  Ghost,  all 
honour  and  glory  be  unto  Thee,  O  Fathefc 
Almighty,  world  without  end. 

Amen. 
Sat/  softly: — 

Most  precious  Father,  accept  this  Holy 
Sacriflce  at  the  hatids  of  Thy  Priest,  in 
union  with  that  All-Holy  Sacrifice  which 
Thy  beloved  Sox.  through  His  whole  life, 
at  the  Last  Suppej,  and  upon  the  Cross, 
offered  unto  Thee  for  me  and  for  all. 
Amen. 

THE  AGNUS  DEI. 

0  Lamb  of  God,  that   takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
(9) 


O  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  ns. 

0  Lamb  of  Gou,  that   takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world,  grant  us  Tliy  peace. 
HYMN. 
(D) 
[//*  you  are    going    to  receive   the 
Holy     Communion  y     go    up    quietly 
when    others  go^     and   kneel   at    the 
Altar -rail. 

When  the  Priest  brings  you  the 
Holy  Sacrament,  say  softly : — 

Lord,  I  am  not  worthy  that  Thou  shouldst 
come  under  my  roof,  but  speak  the  word 
only,  and  my  soul  shall  be  healed. 

After  you  have  received,  say  softly  : 

Thanks  be  to  Thee,  0  God,  for  this  un- 
speakable gift ! 

Then  return  gently  to  your  place  in 
Church,  and  kneel  down. 

You  will  find  other  }:> ray ers  and  de- 
votions in  your  own  private  book  of 
prayers.'] 

Those  who  do  not  com/inunicate 
must  be  careful  not  to  look  about. 
Join  in  the  hymn,  if  one  is  being 
sung.  If  the  hymn  is  finished,  kneel 
quietly y  and  think  of  the  LORD  JE- 
SUS present,  and  looking  down  in 
love  on  His  children. 

THE   LORD'S  PRAYER. 

Say  this  carefully  all  through  with 
the  .Priest. 

Our  Father,  Who  art  in  Heaven,  Hal- 
lowed be  Thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom  come. 
Thy  will  be  done  on   earth,   As  it  is  in 

(10  J 


Heaven.  Give  us  this  clay  our  daily  bread. 
And  forsj^ive  us  our  trespasses,  As  we  for- 
give those  wlio  trespass  against  ns.  And 
lead  us  nut  into  temptation  ;  But  deliver  us 
from  evil:  For  Tliine  is  the  kingdom,  and 
the  povvei-,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

THE  POST-COMMUNION. 

Almighty  and  ever-living  Gon,  we  most 
heartily  thank  Thee,  tor  thatThoti  dost  \  ouch- 
safe  to  feed  us.  who  ha\e  duly  leccived  these 
holy  mysteries,  with  the  spiritual  food  of  the 
most  precious  Body  and  Blood  of  Thy  8ox  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ;  and  dost  assure  us 
thereby  of  Thy  favor  and  goodness  toward  us: 
and  that  we  ai*e  very  members  inc(»rporate  in 
the  mystical  Body  of  Thy  Son  , which  is  the  bless- 
ed coinpany  of  all  faithful  people;  ancTarealso 
heirs  through  hope  of  Thy  everlasting  king- 
dom, by  the  merits  of  the  most  i)recious  death 
and  passion  of  Thy  dear  Sox.  And  we  most 
humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  heavenly  Father,  so 
to  assist  us  with  Thy  grace,  that  we  may  con- 
tinue in  that  holy  fellowship,  and  do  all  such 
good  works  as  Thou  hast  prepared  for  us  to 
walk  in:  through  .Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to 
Whom,  v/ith  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  ail 
honour  and  glory,  world  without  end. 

Amex. 

THE  GLORIA  IN  EXCELSIS 

When  this  is  sung  h-tand  up  and 
join  in  it  heartilij 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth 
peace,  good-will  towards  men.  We  praise 
Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  we  Avorship  Thee,  we 
glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to  Thee,  for 
Thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heaveidy 
King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son,  Jesus 
Christ;  0  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of 
the  Father,  that  takest  away  the  sins  of 
the    world,    have   mercy  upon   us.     Thou 


that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have 
mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the 
shis  of  the  world,  receive  our  prayer.  Thou 
that  sittest  at  the  right  liaud  of  God  the 
Father,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  Thou  only  art  holy;  Tliou  only  art  the 
Lord;  Thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy 
Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  of  God 
the  Father.     Amen. 

OK  HYMN. 

(E) 

THE   BLESSING. 

The  peace  of  God  which  |)asseth  all  under- 
standing, keep  your  nearts  and  minds  in  the 
knowledge  and  lo\e  ot  God,  and  of  His  Son 
Jesus  Chkist  our  Lord.  And  the  blessing- of 
God  Almighty,  the  Father,  i^J  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with 
you  always. 

A31EN. 

Say  softly  to  youmctf  : 

I  Beseech  Thee,  0  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
that  Thy  passion  may  be  unto  me  virtue, 
wliereby  1  may  be  fenced,  protected  and 
defended.  Let  the  sprinkling  of  Thy 
Blood  be  to  me  the  washing  away  of  all  my 
sins.  Let  Thy  Death  be  to  me  everlasting 
glory,  botli  now  and  forever.     Amen. 

During  the  Ablutions  begin  the 

PROCESSIONAL  HYMN. 

(F) 

Stand  up  when  the  Pjnest  leaves  the 
Alta7\  and  stand  very  still.  After  the 
Priest  has  gone  into  the  Sacristy, 
then  kneei  doion  and  say  this  prayer 
silently  :— 

U'2) 


Blessed  ho.  Thy  Name,  0  Lord  God,  for 
that  it  liath  pleased  Thee  to  liave  Thy 
habitation  among  the  sons  of  men,  and  to 
dwell  in  tlie  midst  of  the  assembly  of  the 
saints  upon  the  earth  ;  bless,  we  beseech 
Thee,  the  sei'vice  of  this  day,  and  grant 
that  in  this  place  Thy  holy  Name  may  be 
worshipped  in  truth  and  purity  through 
all  generations,  tlirough. Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Go  quietly  and  reverently  out  of  Church. 


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LITTLE  EVENSONG. 

^When  all  are  in  their  places,  the  Officiant  may 
begin  by  saying  one  of  the  sentences  suited  to 
the  Church  Season,  from  the  Book  of  Common 
Prayer,  after  which  all  shall  kneel  and  say : 

OUR  FATHER. 

O  Lord,  open  Thou  our  lips. 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth   Thy 
praise. 
1  Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Officiant  shall  say. 

Glory  be  to  the  Fatiiek,  and  to  the 
So^,  and  to  tlie  Holy  Ghost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now  and 
ever  shall  he,  world  icithout  end.     Amen. 

Praise  ye  the  Loud. 

The  Lord's  Name  be  ])raised. 
^  Then  shal  follow  one  or  more  of  these  Psalms, 

after  each  of  which  shall  be  said, 

Glory  be. 

PSALM  110.  III.  2. 

The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord :  Sit  thou 
on  my  right  hand,  until  I  make  thine 
enemies  thy  footstool. 

2  The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy 
power  out  of  Sion  :  be  thou  ruler  even 
in  the  midst  among  thine  enemies. 

3  In  the  day  of  thy  power  shall  the 
people  offer  thee  free-will  offerings,  with 
an  holy  worship  :  the  dew  of  thy  birth 
is  of  the  womb  of  the  morning. 

4  The  Loi'dsware,  and  will  not  repent: 
Thou  art  a  Priest  for  ever,  after  the 
order  of  ^lelchlzedech. 

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5  The  Lord  upon  thy  right  hand : 
shall  wound  even  kings  in  the  day  of  his 
wrath. 

6  He  sliall  judge  among  tlie  Iiedthen, 
he  shall  fill  the  places  with  the  dead 
bodies  :  and  smite  in  sunder  the  heads 
over  divers  countries. 

7  He  shall  drink  of  the  brook  in  the 
way:  therefore  shall  he  lift  up  his  liead. 

PSALM  111.  YiT.  1:a. 

1  will  give  thanks  imto  the  Lord  with 
my  whole  heart :  secretly  among  the 
faithful,  and  in  the  congregation. 

2  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great : 
sought  out  of  all  them  that  have  pleasure 
therein. 

3  His  work  is  worthy  to  be  praised,  and 
had  in  honour :  and  his  righteousness 
endureth  for  ever. 

4  The  merciful  and  gracious  Lord 
hath  80  doiiv:  -Ms  marvellous  works  :  that 
they  ought  to  be  had  in  rememlirance. 

5  He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that 
fear  him :  he  shall  ever  be  mindful  of 
his  covenant. 

6  He  hath  shewed  his  people  the  power 
of  his  works  :  that  lie  may  give  them  the 
heritage  cf  the  heathen. 

'7  Tlie  works  of  liis  hands  are  verity 
and  judgment :  all  his  commandments 
are  .true. 

(15) 


8  They  stand  fast  for  ever  aiwi  ever: 
and  are  done  in  truth  and  equity. 

9  He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people  : 
he  hatli  commanded  his  covenant  for  ever, 
holy  and  reverend  is  his  Name. 

10  The  fear  of  tlie  Lord  is  the  begin- 
ning of  wisdom  :  a  good  understanding 
have  iill  they  that  do  thereafter,  tlie 
praise  of  it  endureth  forever. 

PSALM  112.  IV.  1.  c. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the 
Lord  :  he  hath  great  delight  in  his  com- 
mandments. 

2  His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth: 
the  generation  of  the  faithful  shall  be 
blessed. 

3  Eiches  and  plenteousness  shall  be  in 
his  house :  and  his  righteousness  endur- 
eth for  ever. 

4  Unto  the  godly  there  ariseth  up 
light  in  the  darkness:  he  is  merciful,  lov- 
ing and  righteous. 

o  A  good  man  is  merciful  and  lendeth: 
and  will  guide  his  words  with  discretion. 

6  For  he  shall  never  be  moved:  and 
the  righteous  shall  be  had  in  everlasting 
rememlnance. 

7  He  will  not  be  afraid  of  any  evil 
tidings:  for  his  heart  standeth  fast,  and 
belleveth  in  the  Lord. 

(16) 


8  His  heart  is  stablislied  ami  Mill  not 
shrink  :  until  he  see  his  desiie  iipon  his 
enemies. 

9  lie  hath  dispeiseil  abroad  and  given 
to  tlie  poor,  and  his  righteousness  re- 
mainelli  for  ever:  liis  liorn  shall  be  ex- 
alted with  honour. 

10  The  ungodly  shall  see  it  and  it  shall 
grieve  him,  lie  shall  gnash  with  his 
teeth  and  consume  uway:  the  desire  of 
the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

PSAr.^[  113.        VIII.  1.  A. 

Praise  the  Lord  ye  servants:  0  praise 
the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

'2  Fjlessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord: 
from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 

3  The  Lord's  Name  is  praised  :  from 
the  rising  np  of  the  sun  nnto  the  going 
down  of  the  same. 

4  The  Lord  is  high  above  all  heathen  : 
and  His  glory  above  the  heavens. 

0  Who  is  like  nnto  the  I^ord  our  God, 
that  hath  His  dwelling  so  high  :  and  yet 
humltleth  himself  to  behold  the  things 
that  are  in  heaven  and  earth. 

6  He  taketh  np  the  simple  out  of  the 
dust:  and  lifteth  the  pc'oroutof  the  mire. 

7  That  he  may  set  him  with  the 
princes:  even  with  the  princes  of  his 
people. 

(17) 


8  He  maketh  the  barren  ^vomaIl  to 
keep  house  :  and  to  be  a  joyful  mother 
of  children. 

PSALM  114.   Peregriniis  a. 
When  Israel  came  out  of  Egypt :  and 
the  liouse  of   Jacob   from    among  the 
strange  people. 

2  Judah  was  his  sanctnary  :  and  Is- 
rael his  dominion. 

3  The  sea  saw  that  and  tied :  Jordan 
^vas  driven  back. 

4  The  mountains  sicipped  like  rams  : 
an.d  the  little  hills  like  young  sheep. 

5  What  aileth  thee  0  thou  sea  that 
thou  fleddest;  and  thou  Jordan,  that 
thou  wast  driven  back. 

6  Ye  mountains,  that  ye  skipped  like 
rams  :  and  ye  little  hills  like  young  sheep. 

7  Tremble  thou  earth,  at  the  pres- 
ence of  tlie  Lord  :  at  tlie  presence  of  the 
God  of  Jacob. 

8  Who  turned  the  hard  rock  into  a 
standing  water:  and  the  flint-stone  into 
a  springing  weh. 

PSALM  115.   PeregrinusA. 

Kot  unto  us  O  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but 
unto  thy  Name  give  the  praise  :  for  Tliy 
loving  mercy  and  for  Thy  truth's  sake. 

2  Wherefore  shall  the  heathen  say : 
Where  is  now  their  God. 

(18) 


3  As  for  our  God  he  is  in  heaven:  he 
hath  (lone  Avhalsoever  pleased  him. 

4  Tlieir  Idols  aie  silver  and  gold  :  even 
the  work  of  men's  hands; 

5  They  iiave  mouths  and  speak  not : 
eyes  lia\  e  they  and  see  not. 

6  They  have  ears  and  hear  not:  noses 
have  they   and  smell  not. 

7  They  have  hands  and  handle  not,  feet 
have  they  and  walk  not:  neither  speak 
they  through  then-  throat. 

8  Tliey  that  make  them  are  like  unto 
them  :  and  so  are  all  such  as  put  their 
trust  in  them. 

9  13ut  thou  house  of  Israel  trust  thou 
in  the  Lord  :  he  is  their  succour  and  de- 
fence. 

10  Ye  house  of  Aaron  put  yonr  trust  in 
the  Lord  :  he  is  their  helper  and  defende]"^ 

11  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord  put  your 
trust  in  the  Lord :  he  is  their  helper  and 
d(  fender, 

12  The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us, 
and  he  shall  bless  us:  even  he  shall 
feless  the  house  of  Israel,  he  shall  bless 
the  house  of  Aaron. 

13  lie  snail  bless  them  that  fear  the 

Lord  :  both  small  and  great. 

14  The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more 
and  more:  you  and  your  children. 

(19) 


15  Ye  are  the  blessed  of  the  Lord  :  who 
made  heaven  and  eartli. 

16  'AH  the  whole  heavens  are  the 
Lord's  :  the  earth  hath  lie  given  to  the 
children  of  men, 

17  The  dead  praise  not  thee  O  I>6rd : 
iieitlier  all  they  that  go  down  into  silence. 

18  lint  we  will  praise  the  Lord  :  from 
this  time  forth,  for  evermore  Praise  the 
Lord. 

PSALM  117.  VI.  A 

O  Praise  the  Lord    ail    ye  heathen: 

praise  him  all  ye  nations. 
2  Fov  his  merciful  kindness  is  ever 

more   and    more  towards  us :    and  tlie 

truth  of    the  Lord  endureth  for   ever. 

Praise  the  Lord. 

^  Then  shall   b«  read    a   Lesson  from   the  Holy 

Scri]}fu7'es. 
1  After  which  shall  be  sv7ig 

The  Song  of  the  Blessed  Virgin 

Mary. 

Magnificat,  S.  Luke  i.  46. 

I,  in,  Yi  or  VII. 
My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord:  and 
my  spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Sa- 
viour. 

2  For  He  hath  regarded:  the  lowliness 
of  His  hand  maiden. 

3  For  behold  from  henceforth:  all  gene- 
rations shall  call  me  blessed. 

{  20  ) 


4.  For  He  tliat  is  mi.uhty,  liath  magni- 
fied me:  and  holy  Is  His  Name. 

5  And  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear 
IHm:  tliiongliont  all  generations. 

6  He  hath  showed  strength  with  Tlis 
arm:  He  liatli  scattered  the  pioud,  in 
tlie  imagination  of  their  liearts. 

7  He  hath  pnt  down,  the  mighty  from 
their  seat:  and  hath  exalted  the  humliie 
and  meek. 

8  lie  liath  filled  the  hungry  with  good 
things:  and  the  rich  He  hath  sent  empty 
away. 

9  He  remembering  His  mercy,  liatli 
holpeii  His  servant  Israel:  as  He  prom- 
ised to  our  forefathers,  Abraham  and 
his  seed,  forever. 

Gloiy  be  to  the  Father  and  to  the  Son  : 
and  to  the  Holy  Gliost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be:  world  witl^out  end.    Amen. 

1  Then  sfiall  be  said  (he  Apostle's  Creed,  by  Officiant 
arid  people. 

I  BELIEVE. 

The  Lord  be  with  j^oii. 
Andicith  Thy  Spirit. 

-Let  lis  pray. 
O  Lord,  show  Thy  mercy  upon  us. 
And  grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
0  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within 
us. 

r2i  ) 


And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 
■  Then  shall  be  said, 

THE   COLLECT   FOIl   THE   DAY. 
■■  And  after'  (hat  the  followivg: 

A   Collect  for  Peace. 

O  God,  from  AVhom  all  lioh^  desires, 
all  good  counsels,  and  all  just  works  do 
proceed;  give  unto  Tliy  servants  that 
peace,  which  the  world  cannot  give;  that 
our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  com- 
mandments, and  also  that  Ijy  Thee,  we, 
being  defended  from  the  fear  of  our  ene- 
mies, may  pass  oth  time  in  rest  and 
quietness;  through  the  merits  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Saviour.    Amen. 

A  Collect  for  Aid  against  Perils. 

Ligliten  our  darkness,  we  beseecli 
Thee,  O  I.ord;  and  by  Tliy  great  mercy 
defend  us  from  all  perils  and  dangers  of 
this  night;  for  the  love  of  Thine  only 
Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 
►X(     The    Grace  of   our  Lord    Jesus 
Christ,  and  the  Love  of  God,  and 
tiie  Fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  us  all  evermore.    Amen. 


(22) 


COMMEMORATIONS. 

1  Which  may  be  used  at  discretion  at  the  dote  of 
service, 

1.  OF  THE  INCARNATION. 

Ant.  Ilai],  thou  tliat  art  liiglily  fa- 
voured, the  LoKD  is  with  thee  :  blessed 
art  tliou  auioiig  women. 

V.    Behold  the  handmaid  of  the  Lord. 

R.     Be  it  unto  me  according  to  thyicord. 

Let  us  Pi; ay. 
We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  pour  Thy 
grace  into  our  hearts;  that  as  we  have 
known  the  incarnation  of  Thy  Sox 
Jesus  Christ  by  the  message  of  an 
Angel,  so  l)y  His  cross  and  passion  we 
may  be  brought  unto  the  glory  of  His 
resurrection ;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

2.  OF  ALL  SAINTS. 

Ant.  I  beheld,  and.  lo,  a  great  multi- 
tude: which  no  man  could  numbei',  of 
all  nations,  and  kindreds,  and  i>eople, 
and  tongues,  stood  before  the  tiirone. 

V.  The  Righteous  shall  receive  a  glo- 
rious Kingdom. 

K.  And  a  beautiful  crown  from  the 
Lord's  Hand. 

Let  us  Pray. 
O  Almighty  (tOD,  who  hast  knit  to- 
gether Thine  elect  in  one  communion 

(23) 


and  fellowship,  in  the  iiiystictil  body  of 
Thy  Son  Ciiuist  our  I.oid;  Grant  us 
grace  so  to  follow  Thy  blessed  iSaints  ia 
all  virtuous  and  godly  living,  that  we 
may  come  to  tliose  luispeakable  joys, 
which  Thou  hast  prepared  for  those  who 
unfeignedly  love  Thee;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

3.  OF  THE  HOLY  ANGELS. 
Ant.    Their  angels  do  always  behold: 

the  face  of  My  Father  which  is  in 
Heaven. 

y.  He  shall  give  His  Aiigels  charge 
over  thee. 

R.     To  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 
Let  us  Pray. 

O  Everlasting  God,  Wlio  hast  or- 
dained and  constituted  the  services  of 
Angels  and  men  in  a  wonderful  order : 
Mercifully  grant,  that  as  Thy  holy  Angels 
always  do  Thee  service  in  Heaven,  so,  by 
Thy  appointment,  they  may  succour  and 
defend  us  on  earth ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

4.  OF  THE  HOLY  IXNOCENTS. 
Ant.     These    were    redeemed    from 

among  men  :  being  the  first-fruits  unto 
God  and  to  tlie  Lamb. 

V.     Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart. 

R.      For  they  shall  see  GqcI. 
( •^'4  ) 


Let  us  Pkay. 
0  Almighty  CioD,  Who  o\it  of  the 
mouths  of  ])abes  and  sucklings  hast  or- 
dained streiigtli,  and  mtidest  infants  to 
glorify  Thee  by  their  deaths;  ^Mortify 
and  kill  all  vices  in  us,  and  so  strengthen 
us  by  Thy  grace,  that  by  the  inuocency 
of  our  lives,  and  constancy  of  our  faith 
even  unto  death,  we  may  glorify  Thy 
holy  Name;  through  Jesus  Ciiuist  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

5.  OF  THE  HOLY  CROSfS. 

Ant.  He  humbled  Himself  and  be- 
came obedient  unto  death :  even  the 
death  of  the  Cross. 

Y.    God  forbid  that  I  should  glory. 

K.  Save  in  the  Cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ. 

Let  us  Pray. 

0  Saviour  of  the  world.  Who  by  Thy 
Cross  and  precious  l^dood  hast  redeemed 
us;  Save  us,  and  help  us,  we  humbly 
beseech  Thee.  O  Lord.    Amen. 

6.  OF  PEXITEXT  SIXNERS. 
^/i^  — Behold   now    is   the    accepted 

time:   behold  now  is  the  day  of  salvatiou. 

v.— The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled 
spirit. 

R.  A  broken  and  contrite  heart,  0  God., 
Thou  shali  not  despise. 


Let  l's  Pray. 
0  Loud,  we  Iteseecli  Thee  mercifully 
hear  our  ])rayers,  and  spare  all  those  who 
confess  their  sins  inito  Thee  ;  that  they, 
wliose  consciences  by  sin  are  accused,  by 
Thy  merciful  pardon  may  be  absolved ; 
through  CniJiST  our  Loud.    Amen. 

7.  OF  THE  CHURCH. 

Ant.  In  Him  all  the  building  fitly 
framed  together  :  groweth  unto  a  holy 
temple  in  the  Lord. 

V.  Now  therefore  are  we  no  more 
strangers. 

E.     But  of  the  household  of  God. 
Let  rs  Pray. 

Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  keep 
Thy  household  the  Church  in  continual 
godliness  ;  that  through  Thy  protection 
it  may  be  free  from  all  adversities,  and 
devoutly  given  to  serve  Thee  in  good 
works,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  Name ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

8.  OF  A  HAPPY  DEATH. 

Ant.  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven 
saying  unto  me :  Write,  from  henceforth 
blessed  are  the  dead,  who  die  in  the 
Lord. 

V.     0  Lord,  save  Thy  servants. 

R.     ^yho  put  their  trust  in  Thee. 


I 


I.ET  US   PkAY. 

O  God,  Whose  clays  are  without  end, 
and  "Whose  mercies  cannot  be  numbered; 
Make  us.  we  beseech  Thee,  deeply  sensi- 
ble of  the  shortness  and  uncertainty  of 
human  life  :  and  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit 
lead  us  through  this  vale  of  misery,  in 
holiness  and  righteousness,  all  the  days 
of  our  lives :  That,  when  we  shall  have 
served  Thee  in  our  generation,  we  may 
be  gathered  unto  our  fathers,  having  the 
testimony  of  a  good  conscience  ;  in  the 
communion  of  the  Catholic  Church  ;  in 
the  confidence  of  a  certain  faith ;  in  the 
comfort  of  a  reasonable,  rehgious  aiid 
holy  hope  ;  in  favour  with  Thee  our  God, 
and  in  perfect  charity  with  the  world. 
All  which  we  ask  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  LoPvD.  Amen. 
9.  OF  THE  FAITHFUL 
DEPAETED. 

Ant.  I  will  walk  before  the  Lord:  in 
the  land  of  the  living. 

Y.    For  there  is  mercy  with  Thee. 

E.     Therefore  shali  Thou  de  feared. 
Let  us  Pray. 

Almighty  God,  with  Whom  do  live 
the  spirits  of  those  who  depart  hence  in 
the  Lord,  and  with  Whom  the  souls  of 
the   faithful,   after  they  are  delivered 

(27) 


from  the  burden  of  the  llessh,  are  in  joy 
and  felicity;  We  give  Thee  liearty  thanks 
for  the  good  examples  of  all  those  Thy 
servants,  who,  having  finished  their 
course  in  faith,  do  now  rest  from  their 
lahoiii-s.  And  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we, 
Avitli  all  those  who  are  departed  in  the 
true  faith  of  Thy  holy  Name,  [  ] 

may  have  our  perfect  consummation  and 
bliss,  both  in  body  and  soul,  in  Tliy 
eternal  and  everlasting  glory:  through 
Jesus  Cjikist  our  Loud.  Amen. 
^  Af(€}'  the  CoinmemoratiOHs  the  Offidant  sJiall 
say  : 

Y.     The  ].oi;d  be  with  you. 
R.     And  iciih  thy  spirit. 
^  And  (hen   close    with  the  BUssinn  or   the  fol- 
lowing: 

Unto  God's  gracious  mercy  and  ]>ro- 
tection  we  commit  us.  The  1j'i;i»  bless 
►J<  us,  and  keep  us.  The  Lokd  make 
His  Face  to  shine  upon  us.  and  be  gra- 
cious mito  us.  Tlie  LoitD  lift  up  His 
countenance  upon  us.  and  give  i!>  peace, 
both  now  and  evermore.    Amen . 


(2«) 


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Copyright,  ism, 

BY  W.  C.  Cl.APP. 


COMPILER'S  PREFACE. 

This  little  book  is  the  result  of  an  attempt  to 
meet  the  actual  needs  of  two  different  raissoin 
works,  and,  with  few  exceptions,  the  hj^mns 
here  included  have  stood  the  test  of  use.  It 
has  been  the  conviction  of  the  compiler  that 
Catholic  and  Evangelical  are  not  contradictory 
terras,  but  that  each  includes  the  other.  The 
present  collection  therefore  embraces  hymns 
subjective  in  character  as  well  as  those  ex- 
pressing- the  glorious  objective  realities  of  the 
Faith. 

But  it  should  be  remembered  that  hymns, 
like  other  poetical  writings,  rarely  present  all 
ides  of  the  truth  in  any  one  composition.  It 
is  hoped,  however,  that  each  one  in  this  book 
is  capable  of  a  right  construction  and  presents 
a  phase  of  the  truth.  The  responsibility  for 
the  use  of  a  hj^mn  upon  any  particular  occa- 
sion should  rest,  of  course,  with  the  officiant, 
and  it  is  a  matter  for  his  careful  considera- 
tion. 

The  hymns  are  not  arranged  according  to 
subject.  It  is  thought  that  the  indices  will 
give  all  possible  and  necessary  aid  in  selection. 


A  pei'son,  usinj*-  a  hymnal  constantly,  soon 
learns  the  numbers. 

No  effort  has  been  made  to  Include  a  com- 
plete selection  of  carols.  The  demand  for  a 
succession  of  new  ones  is  quite  general,  and 
could  hardly  be  met  by  any  other  than  a  peri- 
odical publication. 

The  compiler  ha"^  endeavored  to  avoid  trans- 
gression of  any  copyright.  He  craves  pardon 
if  he  has  failed  through  ignorance  in  any  case* 
He  Avishes  to  express  his  gratitude  to  the  au- 
thors who  have  kindly  granted  permission  to 
use  their  compositions. 

Finally  he  would  state  that  any  profits  aris- 
ing from  the  sale  of  this  book  will  be  used  in 
the  mission  work  of  the  Church. 


HYMNS 


A  few  more  years  shall  roll, 

A  few  more  seasons  come, 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest 

Asleep  within  the  tomb  ; 

Then,  O  my  Loud,  prepare 

^ly  soul  for  tliat  great  clay  ; 
0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  suns  shall  set 
O'er  these  dark  hills  of  time, 

And  we  shall  be  where  suns  are  not, 
A  far  serener  clime  ; 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  blest  day  ; 

O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 
On  this  wild  rocky  shore, 

And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 
And  surges  swell  no  more  : 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  calm  day  ; 

0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  struggles  here, 
A  few  more  partings  o'er, 

A  few  more  toils,  a  feAv  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more  : 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  bright  day  ; 

0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 
(1) 


'Tis  but  a  little  while 

And  He  shall  come  again, 
Who  died  that  Ave  might  live,  Who  lives 

That  we  with  Him  niaj^  reign  ; 

Then,  O  my  Loud,  piepaie 

My  soul  for  that  glad  day  ; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away. — Amen. 


O  Jesu,  Thou  art  standing 

Outside  the  fast-closed  door. 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o'er. 
We  bear  the  Xame  of  Christians, 

His  Name  and  sign  we  bear  ; 
O  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  i;s, 

To  keep  Him  standing  there. 

O  Jesu,  Thou  art  knocking, 

And  lo,  that  Hand  is  scarr'd. 
And  thorns  Thy  Brow  encircle. 

And  tears  Thy  Face  have  marr'd. 
0  love  that  passeth  knowledge, 

tSo  patiently  to  wait ! 
O  sin  that  hath  no  equal. 

So  fast  to  bar  the  gate  ! 


O  Jesu,  Thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  ahd  low, 
''I  died  for  you,  My  children, 

And  will  ye  treat  V.e  soV 
O  Loud,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door  : 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter. 

And  leave  us  nevermore.— xVmen. 

(3) 


3 

O  litippy  Fold  !     O  liiii)i)y  ^liuich  ! 

The  liviii.u-  <iiul  the  dead 
forever  iiiid  forever  more 

Unite  in  C'linisT  their  Head. 

They  liuve  one  Faith,  they  have  one  Hope 

>Mierevei'  they  may  Ije  : 
And  deaf-  itself  can  never  quench 

Their  l)Oundless  Charity. 

The  glorious  Saints  forever  blest. 
Who  stand  before  (tOd\s  Throne, 

AVill  hear  amidst  their  endless  bliss, 
The  feeblest  infant's  moan. 

The  nearer  that  they  are  to  God 
Tlie  deeper  burns  their  love  ; 

How  many  helpers  there  have  Ave 
III  that  bright  world  above  ! 

And  in  this  world  of  grief  and  care 

Each  day  and  weary  hour. 
Saints  are  luiited,  eacli  helps  eac'i, 

By  (iIod's  almighty  power. 

One  here  may  work,  one  there  i:;ay  pray, 

One  suffer  and  one  rest. 
But  all  the  holy  think  or  do 

Is  joined  in  imion  blest. 

O  happy  Fold  1     O  blessed  Church  ! 

If  here  so  much  is  given, 
0  what  Avill  our  communion  be 

When  all  are  safe  in  Heaven  I 

To  God  the  Fatiieu,  God  the  Sox, 

And  Spirit  glory  be, 
As  was  and  is  and  shall  be  so 

To  all  eternity. — Amen. 

(3) 


Before  tlie  Throne  of  God  above 

The  glorious  Aiioels  stand, 
Their  only  wish,  tlieir  only  joy, 

To  do  their  Lord's  command. 
Some  ever  rest  before  His  Face 

And  praise  Him  all  day  long, 
Singing  in  never-ending  strains 

Their  blessed  joyous  song. 

And  some  for  God's  dear  children  care 

And  o'er  them  spread  tlieir  wings, 
To  guard  them  from  the  tempter's  snare 

And  fron  all  Imrtful  things. 
Some  Angels  go  beside  the  Priest, 

Wlien  he  is  called  to  see 
The  sicli  and  dying  ones,  for  there 

Tiie  Angels  love  to  be. 

Some  stand  where  penitents  pour  out 

Their  tale  of  sin  and  woe, 
And  joy  to  see  the  Precious  Blood 

O'er  tiie  forgiven  flow. 
These  holy  Angels  never  choose, 

And  never  wish  nor  ask 
Eor  ot'ier  work  than  what  God  gives 

To  b8  their  daily  task. 

So  W3  must  like  the  Angels  be, 

Kot  choosiiig  good  nor  ill. 
But  hnnbly  striving  day  by  day 

To  do  G6d\s  holy  Will. 
Grant  Lord,  tluit  at  my  dying  bed 

May  stand  my  Guardian  blest. 
And  may  he  bear  my  cleansed  soul 

Safe  to  my  endless  rest.  —Amen 


ii) 


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I 


5 

Of  the  Father's  T.ove  bej^otten 
Ere  the  worlds  began  to  be, 

He  is  Alpha  and  Oniegn, 
lie  the  source,  the  eiidiiio-  He, 

Of  the  thino's  tiiat  are,  th;it  have  been, 
And  that  future  years  shall  see, 
Evermore  and  evermore ! 

0  that  Birth  for  ever  blessed. 
When  the  Virgin,  full  of  grace. 

By  the  Holy  Ghost  conceiving. 
Bare  the  Saviour  of  our  race ; 

And  the  Babe,  the  world  \s  Redeemer, 
First  revealed  His  sacred  Face, 
Evermore  and  evermore ! 

This  is  He  Whom  seers  in  old  time 
Chanted  of  with  one  accord  ; 

Whom  the  voices  of  the  Prophets 
Promised  in  their  f  aithf  id  word ; 

!N'ow  He  shines,  the  long-expected ; 
Let  creation  praise  its  Lord  : 
Evermore  and  evermore ! 

O  ye  hei gilts  of  Heaven  adore  Him ! 

Angel-hosts,  His  praises  sing! 
All  dominions,  bow  before  Him, 

And  extol  our  God  and  King : 
Let  no  tongue  on  earth  be  silent, 

Every  voice  in  concert  ring. 

Evermore  and  evermore ! 

Thee  let  old  men,  Thee  let  yomig  men, 
Thee  let  boys  in  chorus  sing ; 

Matrons,  virgins,  little  maidens, 
With  glad  voices  answering ; 

Let  their  guileless  songs  re-echo, 
And  the  heart  its  praises  bring, 
Evermore  and  evermore ! 

(5) 


Christ  !  to  Thee  with  God  the  Father, 

And,  O  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee  i 
Hymn,  and  chant,  and  hi a:h  thanksgiving 

And  nnwearied  praises  Ije, 
Honor,  glory  and  dominion, 
And  eternal  victory. 

Evermore  and  evermore ! — 

Amen . 

6 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
liuler  of  the  earth  and  sea, 
Hear  iis,  while  we  lift  to  Thee 
Holy  chant  and  psalm. 

Light  of  lights !  with  morning  shine; 
Lift  on  ns  Thy  Light  divine ; 
And  let  charity  benign 

Breathe  on  us  her  balm. 

Light  of  lights !  when  falls  the  even, 
Let  it  close  on  sin  forgiA^en  ; 
Fold  ns  in  the  peace  of  heaven, 
Shed  a  holy  calm. 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Dindy  here  we  worship  Thee  ; 
With  the  saints  hereafter  we 

Hope  to  bear  the  palm.     Amen. 


When  morning  gilds  the  skies, 
My  heart  awaking  cries 

]May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
Alike  at  work  and  prjiyer 
To  Jesus  I  repair  ; 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 


When  e'er  the  sweet  church  bell 
Peals  over  hill  mid  dell, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
O  hark  "to  Avliat  it  sings, 
As  joyously  it  rings. 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

My  tongne  shall  never  tire 
Of  chanting  with  the  choir 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
This  song  of  sacred  joy, 
It  never  seems  to  cloy ; 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

When  sleep  her  balm  denies, 
My  silent  spirit  sighs 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
When  evil  thoughts  molest, 
With  this  I  shield  my  breast, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

Does  sadness  fill  my  mind  ? 
A  solace  here  I  find, 

^lay  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
Or  fades  my  earthly  bliss  V 
My  comfort  still  is  this, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

The  night  becomes  as  day, 
When  from  the  heart  we  say 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
The  powers  of  darkness  fear, 
AVhen  this  sweet  chant  they  hear, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

In  Tlcaven's  eternal  bliss 
Ti.e  lovehest  strain  is  this, 

May  Jesus  Ciirist  be  praised. 
Let  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky 
From  depth  to  height  reply 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praiF.ed. 

(T) 


Be  this,  while  hfe  is  mine, 
My  canticle  divine, 

IMay  Jr,sus  Ciikist  be  praised: 
Be  tf  lis  "the  eternal  «ong, 
Throngh  ages  all  i'.loiig, 

May  Jksus  Christ  be  praised. 

Amen. 


8 

Now  the  day  is  over, 
Night  is  drawing  nigh, 

Shadows  of  the  evening 
Steal  across  the  sky. 

Now  the  darkness  gathers, 

Stars  l)egin  to  peep, 
Birds,  and  beasts,  and  flowers 

Soon  will  be  asleep. 

Jesu,  give  the  weary 
Calm  and  sweet  repose, 

With  thy  tenderest  blessing 
May  our  eyelids  close. 

Grant  to  little  children 
Visions  bright  of  Thee, 

Guard  the  sailors  tossing 
On  the  deep  blue  sea. 

Comfort  every  sufferer 
Watching  late  in  pain, 

Those  who  plan  some  evil, 
From  their  sin  restrain. 

Through  the  long  night  watches 
May  Thine  Angels  spread 

Their  white  wings  above  me, 
Watching  round  my  bed. 

(8) 


^ 


When  the  morning  wakens, 

Then  may  I  arise 
Pure,  and  fresh,  and  sinless 

In  Tliy  Holy  Eyes. 

Glory  to  the  Father, 

Glory  to  the  Sox, 
And  to  Thee,  Blest  Spirit, 

Whilst  all  ages  run.— Amen. 

9 

0  Saving  Victim,  opening  wide 
Tlie  gate  of  heaven  to  Man  below, 
Our  toes  press  on  from  every  side, 
Thine  aid  supi>ly.  Thy  strength  bestow. 

All  praise  and  thanks  to  Thee  ascend, 
For  evermore,  Blest  One  in  Three  ; 
0  grant  us  life  that  shall  not  end 
In  our  true  native  land  with  Thee. 

Amen, 

10 

All  shall  call  thee  Blessed- 
Age  to  age  shall  tell 
God  the  Father's  message 
Sent  by  Gabriel, — 
Graced  by  God  the  Spirit, 
God  the  Son  's  Abode- 
All  shall  call  thee  Blessed, 
Mother  of  oiir  God. 

Blessed,  for  thou  barest, 
Jesus  in  thy  womb  : 
Blessed  from  tlie  manger, 
Onward  to  the  tomb, 
And  since  thou  returnedst, 
To  Saint  John's  abode — 
All  shall  call  thee  Blessed, 
Mother  of  our  God. 

(9) 


Think] npf  how  the  glory 
Of  the  Highest,  nat 
Overshadowing  Mary, 
Our  Magnificat 
Echoes  lier  's,  as  meekly 
From  her  voice  it  flowed  : 
All  shall  call  thee  Blessed, 
Mother  of  our  God. 

Hath  not  God  Almighty 
Done  for  thee  great  things  ? 
Making  thee  the  INIother 
Of  the  King  of  Kings  ? 
Thou  the  first  to  know  Him 
Veiled  in  flesh  and  hloodi — 
AU  shall  call  thee  Blessed, 
Mother  of  our  God. 

Yet  a  higher  glory, 
Yet  a  fairer  crown, 
Shines  for  ever  o'er  thee, 
Than  that  sweet  renown  ; 
For  thou  wast  o])edient 
To  the  Heaveidy  Word ! 
All  shall  call  thee  Blessed, 
Mother  of  our  God. 

But  Thy  praise,  O  eTssus, 
Loftier  songs  employ, 
Hearts  for  Thee  exulting, 
Lea.])  within  for  joy, 
<roy  that  God  the  Father 
8ent  Thee  from  above, 
Joy  for  the  overshadowing, 
Of  the  Spirit's  Love.— Amen. 

11 

Aleluia!  sing  to  Jesus, 
His  the  sceptre.  His  the  throne 

(10) 


Alleluia!  His  the  triumph, 

His  the  victor)^  alone  : 
Hark!  the  souo'S  of  peaceful  Siou. 

Thunder  like  a  might)^  flood  ; 
Jesus  out  of  every  nation 

Hath  redeemed  us  by  His  Blood. 

Alleluia!  not  as  orphans 

We  are  left  in  sorrow  now ; 
Alleluia!  He  is  near  us, 

Faith  believes,  nor  questions  how: 
Though  the  cloud  from  sight  received 
Him, 

When  the  forty  days  were  o'er. 
Shall  our  hearts  forget  His  promise, 

"  I  am  with  you  evermore  V  " 

Alleluia!  Bread  of  angels. 

Thou  on  earth  our  Food,  our  Stay, 
Alleluia!  here  the  sinful 

Flee  to  Thee  from  day  to  day  ; 
Intercessor,  Friend  of  siiniers, 

Earth's  Redeemer,  plead  for  me, 
Where  the  songs  of  all  the  sinless 

Sweep  across  the  crystal  sea. 

Alleluia!  King  Eternal, 

Thee  the  Lord  of  lords  we  own  ; 
Alleluia!  born  of  JNIary,  [Throne ; 

Earth   Thy  footstool.  Heaven  Thy 
Thou  within  the  veil  hast  entered, 

Eobed  in  flesh,  oiu'  great  High  Priest; 
Thou  on  earth  both  Priest  and  Victim 

In  the  Eucharistic  Feast. 

Alleluia!  sing  to  Jesus, 

His  the  sceptre,  His  the  throne  ; 
Alleluia!  His  tlie  triumph, 

His  the  victory  alone ; 
(11) 


HarkI  the  Hongs  of  peaceful  Sion 
Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood  ; 

Jesus  out  of  every  nation 
Hath  redeemed  us  by  His  Blood. 

—Amen. 

13 

Shall  we  not  love  thee,  Motlier  dear, 

Whom  Jesus  loves  so  well  ? 
And  to  His  glory,  year  by  year, 

Thy  joy  and  honour  tell  ? 

Bound  with  the  curse  of  sin  and  shame. 

We  helpless  sinners  lay, 
Until  in  tender  love  He  came 

To  bear  the  curse  away. 

And  thee  He  chose  from  whom  to  take 

True  flesh  His  Flesh  to  be ; 
In  it  to  suffer  for  our  sake, 

By  it  to  make  us  free. 

Thy  Babe  He  lay  upon  thy  breast, 

To  thee  He  cried  for  food  ; 
Thy  gentle  nursing  soothed  to  rest 

Th'  Incarnate  Son  of  God. 

O  wondrous  depth  of  grace  Divine 
That  He  should  bend  so  low ; 

And  Mary,  oh,  what  joy  'twas  thine 
In  His  dear  love  to  know  ; 

Joy  to  be  Mother  of  the  Lord, 

And  thine  the  truer  bliss. 
In  every  thought,  and  deed,  and  word 

To  be  for  ever  His. 

And  as  He  loves  thee.  Mother  dear, 
We  too  will  love  thee  well ; 

US) 


And  to  His  liiory,  year  by  year, 
Thy  joy  aiitl  honour  teJl. 

JEsiT,the  Yirsiii's  Holy  8011, 

We  praise  Thee  and  adore, 
Who  art,\vith  (tod  the  Fatiieij,One 

and  SriiiiT  evermore. — Amen. 

13 

Jeriisalem  on  hi^sjh 

^ly  song  and  city  is, 
My  home  whene'er  1  die, 
Tlie  centre  of  my  bliss: 
O  happy  place ! 
When  shall  I  be. 
My  God,  with  Thee, 
To  see  Thy  face  ? 

There  dwells  my  Lord  my  King, 
Judged  here  imlit  to  live  ; 

There  angels  to  Him  sing. 
And  lowly  homage  give : 
O  happy  place!  &c. 

The  Patriarchs  of  old 

There  from  their  travels  cease  ; 
The  Prophets  there  liehold 

Their  longed-for  Prince  of  Peace 
O  happy  place,  &c. 

The  La3Ib's  Apostles  there 
I  might  with  joy  behold, 

The  harpers  I  might  hear 
Harping  on  harps  of  gold  ; 
O  happy  place,  &c. 

The  bleeding  Martyrs,  they 
Within  these  courts  are  found. 

Clothed  in  pure  array. 
Their  scars  with  glory  crowned ; 
O  happy  place,  &c. 

(13) 


All  me !  all  me  I  that  I 

In  Kedar  's  tents  here  stay ; 
;No  place  hke  tliat  on  high  ; 
Lord,  thither  guide  iiiy  way 
O  happy  place,  &c. 

—Amen. 

14 

Thy  kingdom  come,  O  God, 
Thy  reign,  O  Christ,  begin ; 

Break  with  Thine  iron  rod 
The  tyrannies  of  sin. 

Where  is  Thy  rule  of  peace  , 

And  i)nrity,  and  love  V 
When  shall  all  hatred  cease, 

As  in  the  realms  above  ? 

When  comes  the  promised  time 
Tiiat  war  shall  be  no  more. 

Oppression,  Inst,  and  crime 
Shall  flee  Thy  Face  before? 

We  pray  Thee,  Lord,  arise. 
And  come  in  Thy  great  might ; 

Revive  our  longing  eyes, 
AVhich  languish  for  Tliy  sight. 

Men  scorn  Thy  sacred  Name, 
And  wolves  devour  Thy  fold  ; 

By  many  deeds  of  shame 
We  learn  that  love  grows  cold. 

O'er  heathen  lands  afar 
Thick  darkness  Ijroodeth  yet ; 

Arise,  O  Morning  Star, 
Arise,  and  never  set. 

—Amen. 

(U) 


I 


15 

O  Mother  dear,  Jerusalem ! 

When  shall  1  come  to  thee  ? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 

Thy  joys  wlien  shall  I  see  V 

O  happy  liarl)onr  of  God's  saints ! 

O  sweet  and  pleasant  soil ! 
In  Thee  no  sorrow  can  be  found, 

Kor  grief,  nor  care,  nor  toil. 

Xo  murky  cloud  oer shadows  Thee, 

Xor  gloom,  nor  darksome  night; 
But  every  soul  shines  as  the  sun  ; 

For  God  Himself  gives  hght. 
O  my  sweet  home,  Jerusalem ! 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  V 
The  King  that  sitteth  on  thy  throne 

In  His  felicity  ? 

Thy  gardens  and  thy  goodly  wallvS 

Continually  are  green, 
Wliere  grow  such  sweet  and  pleasant 

As  nowhere  else  are  seen.       [flowers 
Riglit  through  tliy  streets,  with  pleasing 

The  living  waters  flow,  [sound, 

xVnd  on  the  banks  on  either  side, 

The  trees  of  life  do  grow. 

Those  trees  each  month  yield  ripened 

For  evermore  they  spring,        [fruit; 
And  all  the  nations  of  the  earth 

To  thee  their  honours  bring. 
O  ^Mother  dear,  Jerusalem  ! 

When  shall  I  come  to  tliee? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 

Tliy  joys  when  shall  I  see  V— Amen, 

(15) 


16 

The  day  is  past  and  over  : 
All  thanks,  O  Lord,  to  Thee ! 

I  ])ray  Thee  that  offenceless 
The  lionrs  of  dark  niiiy  lie. 

O  Jesus,  keei)  me  in  Tliy  sight, 

And  save  me  throngh  the  coming  night 

The  joj^s  of  day  are  over  ; 

I  hft  my  heart  to  Thee  ;      . 
And  call  on  Tltee  that  sinless 

The  honrs  of  gloom  may  he. 
O  Jesus,  make  their  darkness  light. 
And  save  me  throngh  the  coming  night! 

The  toils  of  day  are  over ; 

I  raise  the  liymn  to  Thee, 
And  ask  that  free  from  peril 

Tiie  honrs  of  fear  may  he. 
O  Jesus,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight,  [night! 
And   guard   me  thi'ongh  the  coming 

Lighten  mine  eyes,  O  Saviour, 

Or  sleep  in  death  shall  I, 
And  he,  my  wakeful  tempter, 

Triumphantly  shall  cry 
"  Against  him  I  have  now  prevailed  : 
Rejoice  I  the  child  of  God  has  failed/' 

Be  Thou  my  soul's  Preserver, 
O  God,  for  Thou  dost  know 

How  many  are  the  perils 
Through  which  I  have  to  go; 

O  loving  Jesus,  hear  my  call, 

And  guard  and  save  me  from  them  all ! 

Amen. 

(16) 


I 


17 

FOll  ADVENT. 

God  tlie  Father,  hear  iis, 
God  the  Saviour,  hear  lus, 
Holy  Spirit,  hear  ii«, 
Miserere  Jiobi«. 

By  Thy  Incarnation, 
By  Tliy  Life  and  Passion, 
Miserere  Jesu, 
Miserere  nobis. 

Virgin  Son  of  '.^Eary, 
Who  though  God  wert  hiding 
In  her  womb  abiding, 
Miserere  nobis. 

In  the  Holy  Manger, 
Whilst  in  Egypt,  Stranger 
Fleeing  there  from  danger. 
Miserere  nobis. 

By  Thy  Circumcision, 
First  drops  of  remission 
For  man's  lost  condition. 
Miserere  nobis. 

By  Thy  lowly  toiling, 
Joseph's  trade  acquiring, 
Labor  sanctifying. 
Miserere  nobis. 

Come  that  day  of  monrning, 
Worlds  in  aslies  burning, 
Jesu  to  us  turning, 
Miserere  nobis. 

—Amen, 


18 

Hail  the  Sign,  the  Sign  of  Jesus, 

Bright  iiiid  royal  Tree ! 
Standard  of  the  Monarch,  planted 

First  on  Calvary. 

Chorus: 

Hail  the  Sign  all  signs  excelling, 
Hail  the  Sign  all  ills  dispehing. 
Hail  the  Sign  Heirs  power  quelling, 
Cross  of  Christ,  all  hail! 

Hail  the  Sign  the  King  preceding, 

Key  to  Heirs  domain! 
Lo,  the  brazen  gates  it  shatters. 

Bars  it  snaps  in  twain.— Cho. 

Sign  to  Martyrs  strength  and  refuge. 

Sign  to  Saints  so  dear. 
Sign  by  evil  men  abhorred. 

Sign  which  devils  fear ! — Cho. 

Sign  which  on  the  Day  of  vengeance. 

Meteor-like  shall  flare ! 
Shuddering  flesh  shall  then  behold  it 

Steeped  in  bloodi"ed  glare. — Cho. 

Men  shall  shriek  for  very  anguish, 

Evil  hearts  shall  quail ; 
But  the  Saints  in  fullest  rapture 

Shall  that  vision  hail.— Cho. 

Lo,  the  Cross  of  Christ  my  Master 

On  my  brow  I  trace ; 
May  it  keep  my  mind  unsuUied, 

Doubt  and  fear  displace.— Cho. 

Lo,  upon  my  lips  I  mark  it. 
Sign  of  Jesus  slain ; 

(18) 


I! 


Christian  lips  should  iievei  Viicer 
Words  impiiie  or  vaii],— Cuo. 

Lo,  I  si,2;ji  the  Si,uii  of  Jesus 

Meekly  on  my  breast ; 
May  it  guard  my  heart  when  livir^g, 

Dying  be  its  rest.— Ciio. 

In  the  Name  of  God  the  Father, 

Xame  of  God  the  Sox, 
Name  of  God  the  Jjlessed  HnuiT, 

Ever  Three  in  One. — Cho. — Amen. 

19 

The  hours  of  day  are  over, 

The  evening  calls  i!S  home : 
Once  more  to  Thee,  O  Father, 

AVith  thankful  hearts  we  come  ; 
For  all  Thy  countless  l)lessings 

We  praise  Thy  holy  Xame, 
And  own  Thy  love  nnchanging. 

Through  days  and  years  the  same. 

But  these,  O  Lokd,  can  show  us 

Tliy  goodness  but  in  part ; 
Thy  love  would  lead  us  onward 

To  know  Thee  as  Thou  art ; 
Thy  Son  came  down  from  Heaven 

To  take  away  our  sin. 
Thy  Spirit  dwells  among  us 

To  make  us  clean  within. 

For  this,  O  Lord,  we  bless  Thee, 

For  this  we  tiiank  Thee  most— 
The  cleansing  of  the  sinful, 

The  saving-^  of  the  lost ; 
The  Teacher  ever  present. 

The  Friend  for  ever  nigh. 
The  home  prepared  by  Jesus 

For  us  beyond  the  sky  I 

(19) 


Lord,  gather  all  Thy  children 

To  meet  Thee  there  at  last, 
When  earthly  tasks  are  ended, 

And  earthly  days  are  past ; 
With  all  onr  dear  ones  round  ns 

In  that  eternal  home. 
Where  death  no  more  shall  part  ns, 

And  night  shall  never  come ! — Amen.. 

20 

0  day  of  rest  and  gladness, 

O  day  of  joy  and  hght, 
O  balm  of  care  and  sadness. 

Most  beantifnl,  most  bright ; 
On  thee  the  high  and  lowly, 

Throngh  ages  joined  in  tnne, 
Sing,  Holy,  Holy,  Holy, 

To  the  great  God  Trinne. 

On  thee,  at  the  creation. 

The  light  had  first  its  birth ; 
On  thee,  for  onr  salvation, 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth ; 
On  thee,  onr  Lord  victorions 

The  Spirit  sent  from  Heaven ; 
And  thus  on  thee  most  glorious 

A  triple  light  was  given. 

Thou  art  a  port  protected 

From  storms  that  round  us  rise  ; 
A  garden  intersected 

With  streams  of  paradise ; 
Thou  art  a  cooling  fountain 

In  life's  dry  dreary  sand ; 
From  thee,  like  Pisgah's  mountain, 

We  view  the  promised  land. 

Thou  art  a  holy  ladder 
Where  Angels  go  and  come ; 

(20) 


Each  SiiiKlay  finds  lis  gladder. 
Nearer  to  lIea\-eii,our  home: 

A  day  of  sweet  refection 
Thou  art,  a  day  of  love ; 

A  day  of  resurrection 
From  earth  to  thiu<i;s  above. 

To-day  on  weary  nations 

The  lieavenly  ^lanna  falls  ; 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumi)et  calls; 
Where  (4ospel-light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radient  beams, 
And  living  water  Howing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  tiiis,  our  day  of  rest, 
We  reach  the  rest  remaining 

To  spirits  of  the  blest. 
To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father  and  to  8on  ; 
The  Church  her  voice  u])rai£es 

To  Thee,  blest  Thkee  in  one. 

— Amen. 

21 

What  Child  is  This,  Who  laid  to  rest 

On  Mary's  lap  is  sleeping? 
Wliom  angels  greet  with  anthems  sweet, 

While  shepherds  watch  are  keeping. 
This,  Tiiis  is  CuiasT  the  King : 

AVnom  sliepherds  guard  and  angels  sing; 
Haste,  liaste  to  liring  Him  laud. 

The  Bab3,  the  Sox  of  Mary ! 

Why  lies  Hg  in  such  mean  estate. 
Where  ox  and  ass  are  feeding? 

Good  Christian  fear,  for  simiers  here, 
Tlie  silent  Word  is  pleading : 

(21) 


Xails,  spear,  shall  pierce  Him  through, 
The  Cross  be  horne,  for  me,  for  you ; 

Hail,  hail  the  Word  made  flesh 
The  Babe,  the  Sox  of  Mary. 

So  bring  Him  incense,  gold  and  myrrh, 

Come  peasant,  king,  to  own  Him  : 
The  King  of  kings,  salvation  brings, 

Let  loving  hearts  enthrone  Him. 
Eaise,  raise  the  song  on  high, 

The  Virgin  sings  her  lullaby ; 
Joy,  joy,  for  Ciirtst  is  born. 

The  Babe,  the  Sox  of  Mary! — Amen. 

22 

Hail  to  the  Loud's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Sox  ; 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed. 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  tiie  captive  free  ; 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth. 
And  joy  and  hope,  like  flowers. 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth  ; 
Before  Him  on  the  mountains 

Shall  Peace,  the  herald,  go  ; 
Prom  hill  to  vale  the  fountains 

Of  righteousness  oerflow. 

Kings  shall  bow  down  before  Him, 
And  gold  and  incense  bring  ; 

All  nations  shall  adore  Him,  m 

His  praise  aU  people  sing  ;  ■{ 

To  Him  shall  prayer  miceasing,      ^  i 
And  daily  vows  ascend ; 

(32) 


ITis  kiii.u-dom  stil]  inereasing-, 
A  kiiigdoni  without  end. 

O'er  every  foe  victorious, 

He  on  ilis  throne  nhall  rest ; 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All-blessing  "and  all-blessed ; 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever. 

His  changeless  Name  of  love. 

—Amen. 

23 

In  the  Avintry  heaven, 

Shines  aAvondrons  star ; 
In  tlie  East  the  wise  men 

Watched  it  from  afar  ; 
Asking,"  Why  this  Instre 

So  mieartlily  bright  ?  " 
Answering,'' Cueist  in  glory 

Comes  to  earth  to-night." 

0  'er  the  dnsty  highw^ay 

O'er  the  deserts  drear, 
From  tlie  East,  the  wise  men, 

AVatclied  it  shining  clear  ; 
Asking,"  Shall  we  follow 

In  this  starlight  way  V  " 
Answering,"  Yes,  "twill  lead  us 

To  the  perfect  day. " 

In  a  lonely  manger 

Lies  an  Infant  w^ak  ; 
Is  it  He  W'hom  wise  men 

Came  so  far  to  seek  ? 
Asking,"  Where  the  Monarch? 

Where  Jndeas  King?  " 
Saying,"  Gifts  and  worship 

To  His  tlirone  we  bring. " 

(23) 


In  our  hearts,  we  children, 

See  this  star  once  more  i 
Not  as  wise  men  saw  it, 

In  the  days  of  j^ore. 
Asking,"  May  we  bring  Him 

Childhood's  love  to-day  V  '' 
Answering,"  Come,  dear  children 

Jesus  says  we  may.  "—Amen. 

24 

The  snow  lay  on  the  gromid. 

The  stars  shone  l)right, 
When  Christ  onr  Lokd  was  horn 

On  Christmas  night. 
Yenite  adoremns 

Dominnm ; 
Venite  adoremns 

Dominnm. 
Clio. — Yenite,  &c. 

"Twas  Mary,  dangiiter  pure 

Of  holy  A nu. 
That  brought  into  this  world 

Tlie  GoD-made-JNlAN  ; 
She  laid  Him  in  a  Stall 

At  Bethlehem, 
The  ass  and  oxen  shared 

The  roof  Avith  them. 
C  HO.— Yenite,  &c. 

Saint  Joseph,  too,  was  by 

To  tend  the  Child  ; 
To  guard  Him  and  protect 

ilis  Mother  mild : 
Tiie  angels  hovered  round 

And  sang  this  song, 
Yenite  adoremns 

Uominum. 
—Clio.— Yenite,  &c. 

(34) 


1 


And  then  tluit  manger  poor 

Became  a  Throne, 
For  He  Whom  INIaiyljore, 

Was  (^oi)  the  Son. 
O  eome  then  let  ns  join 

The  heavenly  ho.st, 
And  i)raise  the  Fatueu,  Sox, 

And  Holy  Gilost. 
(Jiio.. — Venite,  &c. — Amen. 

25 

Do  no  sinful  action, 
Speak  no  sinful  word  ', 

Ye  belong  to  Jesus, 
Children  of  the  Lord. 

Christ  is  kind  and  gentle, 
Christ  is  pure  aud  true, 

And  His  little  children 
Must  be  holy  too. 

There's  a  wicked  spirit 
Watching  round  you  still, 

And  he  tries  to  tempt  you 
To  all  harm  and  ill. 

But  ye  must  not  hear  him, 
Though  'tis  hard  for  you 

To  resist  the  evil, 
And  the  good  to  do. 

For  ye  promised  truly, 
In  your  infant  days, 

To  renounce  him  wholly, 
And  forsake  his  ways. 

Ye  art  new-born  Christians 
Ye  must  learn  to  fight 

With  the  bad  within  you, 
And  to  do  the  right. 

(25) 


Christ  is  your  own  Master 
He  is  good  and  true, 

And  His  little  children 
Must  l)e  holy  too.— Amen. 

26 

stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

Ye  soldiers  of  the  Cross  ; 
Lift  high  the  lloyal  Banner, 

It  must  not  suffer  loss  ; 
From  victory  unto  victory 

His  army  shall  he  led, 
'Till  every  foe  is  vanquished 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

Stand  in  His  strength  alone  ; 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you. 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own. 
Put  on  the  Gospel  armor, 

And,  watching  unto  prayer, 
When  duty  calls,  or  danger. 

Be  never  wanting  there. 
Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

The  strife  will  not  he  long; 
This  day  the  noise  of  ])attle, 

The  next,  the  victor's  song, 
To  him  that  overcometh 

A  crown  of  life  shall  he  ; 
He  with  the  King  of  glory 

ShaU  reign  eteriiahy. 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  all ! 
How  can  I  love  Thee  as  I  ought  ? 
And  how  revere  this  wondrous  Gift, 
So  far  surpassing  hope  or  thought? 

(36) 


Sweet  Sacrament,  we  Thee  adore! 

O  make  us  love  Tliee  more  and  more. 
Had  T  l)iit  INFary's  staiiilesB  heart 
To  love  Thee  Avith,  my  dearest  Khi[>-, 
O  with  Avhat  hursts  of  fervent  praise 
Tiiy  ii'oodiif  ss,  Jesxt,  would  1  m\g. 

Sweet  Sacrament,  &c. 
O  see  within  a  creature's  hand 
The  vast  Creator  deigns  to  l)e, 
]\e])osino-,  infant-like,  as  though 
On  Joseph's  arm  or  ^Mary's  knee. 

Sweet  Sacrament,  &c. 
The  T5ody,  Soul,  and  Godhead  all! 

0  IMysteiy  of  Love  divine ! 

1  cainiot  compass  all  I  have, 

Eor  all  Thou  hast  and  art  are  mine ! 
Sweet  Sacrament,  &c.  — Amen. 

28 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Tiiee; 
E  'en  though  it  he  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me, 
StiU  all  my  song  shall  he, 
Xearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 
Though,  like  a  wanderei', 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  conies  over  me, 
My  rest  a  stone  : 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  he 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 
There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven : 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 
In  mercy  given  i 
(37) 


Angels  to  "beckon  me 
Kearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Kearer  to  Thee ! 

Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts. 
Bright  with  Thy  praise, 

Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I  "11  raise ; 

So,  by  my  woes  to  be 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee !— Amen. 

29 

0  n  Esu  !  it  was  surely  sw^eet 

To  sit  and  listen  at  Tliy  Feet, 

With  those  who  in  Tliy  life  drew  near 

Thy  words  of  love  and  grace  to  hear. 

And  sweet  it  was  to  walk  with  Thee 

Beside  the  lake  of  Galilee ; 

Or,  safe  embarked  in  Peter's  boat. 

O'er  its  blue  waves  with  Thee  to  float. 

But  sweeter  far  it  is  to  pray 
Before  Thine  Altar-throne  to-day. 
And  feel  the  love  that  l)ids  Thee  lie 
Thus  wrapped  in  holiest  mystery. 
Hail !  Jesu  !  hail !  my  dearest  Lord, 
By  Seraph  choirs  in  Heaven  adored ; 
Hail !  Jesu  !  Who  art  hidden  thus 
On  this  poor  earth  for  love  of  us.— Amen. 

30 

I  am  a  faithful  Catholic, 

I  love  my  blessed  faith ; 
I  will  be  true  to  Holy  Church, 

And  steadfast  unto  death. 

The  lawful  pastors  of  the  Church 
Right  gladly  I  obey ; 

(28) 


Kor  heed  the  guileful  words  of  thos6 
Who  faiu  would  make  me  stray. 

I  love  the  Altar  where  I  kneel 

My  Jesus  to  adore  ; 
I  love  His  Mother  and  His  Saints— 

Oh,  may  I  love  them  more ! 

I  love  the  Cross,  I  love  my  books, 
Each  thing  that  tells  of  faith  : 

Let  foolish  men  rail  as  they  will, 
I'll  love  them  unto  death.— Amen. 

31 

We  love  the  place,  O  God, 
Wherein  Thine  honour  dwells; 

The  joy  of  Thine  abode 
All  earthly  joy  excels. 

It  is  the  house  of  prayer, 
Wherein  Thy  servants  meet ; 

And  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  there 
Thy  chosen  flock  to  greet. 

We  love    the  sacred  Font ; 

For  there  the  Holy  Dove 
To  pour  is  ever  wont 

His  blessing  from  above. 

We  love  Thine  Altar,  Lord  ; 

Oh,  what  on  earth  so  dear  ? 
For  there,  in  faith  adored, 

We  find  Thy  Presence  near. 

We  love  the  Word  of  life, 
The  Word  that  tells  of  peace, 

Of  comfort  in  the  strife. 
And  joys  that  never  cease, 

(39) 


We  love  to  sing  below 
For  mercies  freely  given ; 

Bnt  oh !  we  long  to  know 
The  triumph-song  of  heaven. 

Lord  Jesus,  give  us  grace 
On  earth  to  love  Thee  more, 

In  heaven  to  see  Thy  Face, 
And  with  Thy  Saints  adore. 

— Ame]\ 

32 

Saviour,  like  a  Shepherd  lead  us, 
Much  we  need  Thy  tender  care  ; 

In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 
For  our  use  Thy  fold  prepare. 

Blessed  Jesus  !  Blessed  Jesus  ! 
Thou  hast  bought  us,  Thine  we  are. 

We  are  Thine,  do  Thou  befriend  us. 
Be  the  Guardian  of  our  way ; 

Keep  Thy  flock ;  from  sin  defend  us, 
Seek  us  wlien  we  go  astray, 

Blessed  Jesus!   Blessed  Jesus  ! 
Hear  Tiiy  children  when  they  pray. 

At  the  Font  Thou  didst  receive  us. 
Made  Thy  children  then  by  Thee ; 

Thou  had'st  mercy  to  relieve  us, 
Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free. 

Blessed  Jesus!   Blessed  Jesus! 
Early  were  we  brought  to  Thee. 

Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favour. 

Early  let  us  do  ThyAvill, 
Blessed  Lord  and  only  Saviour, 

With  Thyself  our  bosoms  fill. 
Blessed  Jesus  !  Blessed  Jesus  ! 

Thou  hast  loved  us— love  us  still. 

—Amen. 

(30) 


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33 

The  siiii  is  sinking  fast, 

Tiie  daylight  dies  ; 
Let  love  awake,  and  pay 

Her  evening  sacrifice. 
As  Ctikist  npon  the  Cross 

His  head  inchned, 
And  to  His  Fatiiek's  hands 

His  parting  soid  resign 'd ; 

So  now  herself  my  sonl 

Wonld  wholly  give 
Into  His  sacred  charge, 

In  Whom  all  si)irit^  live ; 
So  now  beneath  His  ej^e 

Wonld  cahnly  rest, 
Without  a  wish  or  thought 
.    Abiding  in  the  breast ; 

Save  that  His  will  be  done, 

Whatever  betide ; 
Dead  to  herself,  and  dead 

In  Him  to  all  beside. 
Thus  wonld  I  live  :  yet  now 

:N'ot  I,  bnt  He, 
In  all  His  power  and  love, 

Henceforth  alive  in  me. 
One  Sacred  Trinity, 

One  Lord  Divine, 
May  I  be  ever  His, 

And  He  for  ever  mine.— xVmen. 

34 

Kejoice,  rejoice,  believers ! 

And  let  your  lights  appear  ; 
The  evening  is  advancing, 

And  darker  night  is  near. 

(81) 


The  Bridegi'oom  is  arising, 
And  soon  He  will  draw  nigh ; 

Up !  pray,  and  watch,  and  wrestle  I 
At  midnight  comes  the  cry. 

See  that  your  lamps  are  burning, 

Eeplenish  them  with  oil ; 
Look  now  for  your  salvation, 

The  end  of  sin  and  toil. 
The  watchers  on  the  mountain 

Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near, 
Go  meet  Him  as  He  cometh, 

With  alleluias  clear. 

O  wise  and  holy  virgins, 

Now  raise  your  voices  higher, 
Till  in  your  jubilations, 

Ye  meet  the  angel  choir. 
The  marriage  feast  is  waiting. 

The  gates  wide  open  stand ; 
Up,  up,  ye  heirs  of  glory! 

The  Bridegroom  is  at  hand. 

Our  hope  and  expectation, 

O  Jesus,  now  appear ; 
Arise,  Thou  Sun  so  longed  for, 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere! 
With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted. 

We  plead,  0  Lord,  to  see 
The  day  of  earth's  redemption. 

And  ever  be  with  Thee ! 

—Amen. 

35 

Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling 
Lead  Thou  me  on  -,  [gloom. 

The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from 
Lead  Thou  me  on.  [home, 


Keep  Tliou  my  feet  •,  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene  ;  one  step  enough  for 
me. 

I  was  not  ever  thus,nor  prayed  that  Thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on  ; 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path  ;  but 
now 
Lead  Thou  me  on. 
I  loved  the  garish  day,  and,  spite  of 

fears. 
Pride  ruled  my  will :  remember  not  past 
years. 

So  long  Thy  power  hath  blest  me,  sure  it 
still 
Will  lead  me  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent, 
till 
The  night  is  gone, 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces 

smile, 
Which  I  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost 
awhile. 

—Amen. 

36 

Daily,  daily  sing  the  praises 

Of  the  city  God  hath  made ; 
In  the  beauteous  fields  of  Eden 

Its  foundation-stones  are  laid. 

Chorus. 

0  that  I  had  wings  of  angels, 

Here  to  spread  and  heavenward  fly : 

1  would  seek  the  gates  of  Zion, 
Far  beyond  the  starry  sky ! 

(33) 


ill  the  walls  of  that  dear  City- 
Are  of  bright  and  burnished  gold ; 

It  is  matchless  in  its  beauty, 
And  its  treasures  are  luitold. — Ciio. 

In  the  midst  of  that  dear  City 
Christ  is  reigning  on  His  seat ; 

And  the  angels  swing  their  censers 
In  a  ring  about  His  Eeet.— Cho. 

From  the  Throne  a  river  issues, 
Clear  as  crystal,  passing  bright, 

And  it  traverses  the  City- 
Like  a  sudden  beam  of  light. — CiiO. 

There  the  meadows  gi-een  and  dewy 
Shine  with  lilies  wondrous  fair ; 

Thousands,  thousands  are  the  colours 
Of  the  waving  flowers  there.     Ciio. 

There  the  wind  is  sweetly  fragrant, 
And  is  laden  with  the  song 

Of  the  Seraphs,  and  the  Elders, 

And  the  gi'eat  Eedeemed  Throng. Cna 

O  I  would  my  ears  were  open 
Here  to  catch  that  hapi)y  strain ! 

O  I  w<nild  my  eyes  some  vision 
Of  that  Eden  could  attain.    Cho. 

— Amen.1 

37 

Forth  to  the  fight,  ye  ransomed, 
Mighty  in  God's  own  might, 

Storming  the  tide  of  battle, 
Eouting  the  hosts  of  night. 

Chorus. 

Lift  ye  the  Blood-red  Vtanner, 

Wield  ye  the  victor  s  sword 
Raise  ye  the  Christian  s  war  cry— 

"  Tlie  Cross  of  Christ  the  Lord.'' 
(34) 


Fear  not  the  din  of  battle. 

Follow  Avlieie  He  lias  trod, 
Perfecting'  strength  inweakness- 

Je«us,  incarnate  God.— Ciio. 

Angels  around  ns  hover, 

Succour  in  time  of  need, 
Ever  at  hand  to  strengthen^ 

Guardians  tliej^  indeed. — Cho. 

Arm  ye  against  the  l»attle. 
Watch  ye,  and  fast  and  pray, 

Peace  shall  succeed  the  warfare. 
Night  shall  be  changed  to  day.— Ciio. 

Fight,  for  the  Lord  is  o 'er  yon. 

Fight,  for  He  bids  you  fight, 
There,  where  the  fniy  is  thickest, 

Close  witli  the  hosts  of  night.— Ciio. 

— Amen. 

38 

"  Come  unto  ISIe,  ye  weary. 

And  I  will  give  you  rest." 
O  blessed  voice  of  Jests, 

Which  comes  to  hearts  opprest! 
It  tells  of  lienediction. 

Or  pardon,  grace  and  peace  ; 
Of  joy  that  hath  no  ending, 

Of  love  which  camiot  cease. 

"Come  unto  me,  dear  children. 

And  I  will  give  you  light. " 
O  lo\ing  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  comes  to  cl-eer  the  night ! 
Our  hearts  were  filled  with  sadness, 

And  we  had  lost  our  way. 
But  morning  brings  us  gladness, 

And  songs  the  break  of  day. 

(35) 


"  Come  unto  Me,  ye  fainting, 

And  I  will  give  you  life." 
0  peaceful  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  comes  to  end  our  strife ! 
The  foe  is  stern  and  eager, 

The  fight  is  fierce  and  long ; 
i3ut  Thou  hast  made  us  mighty, 

And  stronger  than  the  strong. 

''  And  whosover  cometh, 

I  will  not  cast  him  out." 
0  patient  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  drives  away  our  doubt ! 
Which  caUs  us,  very  sinners. 

Unworthy  though  we  be 
Of  love  so  free  and  boundless. 

To  come,  dear  Lord,  to  Thee. 

—Amen. 

39 

I'm  but  a  stranger  here, 

Heav'n  is  my  home ; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 

Heav'n  is  my  home. 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 

Bound  me  on  evry  hand ; 
Heav'n  is  my  fatherland, 

Heav'n  is  my  home. 

What  tho'  the  tempest  rage, 

'Heav'n  is  my  home ; 
Short  is  my  pilgrimage, 

Heav'n  is  my  home. 
And  Time's  wild  wintry  l)last 

Soon  will  l)e  over-past ; 
I  shall  reach  home  at  Ivist, 

Heav'n  is  my  home. 

(36) 


Therefore  T  murniiir  not ; 

Hejiv'n  is  my  home; 
Whatever  my  earthly  lot, 

Heav'n  is  my  home. 
And  I  shall  surely  stand 

There  at  my  Lord's  riglit  hand; 
Heav'n  is  my  father-land, 

Heav'n  is  my  home. 

—Amen. 

40 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  iiead  upon  my  breast !  " 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad; 
I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 

And  He  has  made  me  glad. 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Behold  I  freely  give 
The  living  water;  tliirsty  one. 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live:  " 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream; 
My  thirst  was  (luenched,  my  soid  revived. 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"I  am  this  dark  world's  Light; 
Look  imto  me,  thy  morn  shall  rise. 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright: "' 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him  mv  Star,  mv  Sun; 
And  in  that  Light  of  life  I'll  walk 

Till  travelling  days  are  done. 

xVmen. 

(37) 


41 

When  I  Hurvey  the  wondrous  Cross 
On  Wiik'h  tlie  Prince  of  Glory  died, 

Myric'.icst  ^ain  I  comit  bnt  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

Forl)id  it,  Loud,  that  I  slionld  boast, 
Save  in  the  CroKS  of  Christ,  my  (t  jd: 

All  tlie  vain  things  that  charm  nie  most, 
1  sacrifice  them  to  Thy  blood. 

See,  from  ITishead,  His  hands,  His  feet, 
Sorrow  arid  love  liow  mingled  down  ! 

Diil  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet? 
Or  thorns  compose  a  SxWiour's  crown? 

Weve  the  wliole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
Tlint  were  a,  trilinte  far  too  small ; 

Love  so  amazing,  io  divine. 
Demands  my  life,  my  soul,  my  all. 

— Amen. 

42 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee,  • 
Thou  Landj  of  Calvary, 

Saviouk  divine! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
O  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  Thine. 

May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

M}^  zeal  inspire; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
O  niay  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  tire. 

(38) 


While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  jiTiefs  aroiiiid  me  spread, 

Vie  Thou  my  Guide: 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 
When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death "s  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o  er  me  roll, 
Ijlest  Saviour,  then  in  love. 
Fear  and  divstrust  remove; 
O  hear  me  safe  ahove, 

A  ransom  \\  soul. — Amen. 

43 

Jesus  calls  us;  o'er  the  tumult 

Of  our  life's  wild,  restless  sea, 
Day  hy  day  His  sweet  voice  soundeth, 

Softly,  clearly.    Follow  Me. 
Jesus  calls  us,  from  the  evil 

In  a  world  Ave  cannot  tlee, 
From  each  idol  that  w^ould  keep  us, 

Softly,  clearly.    Follow  Me. 
Still  in  joy,  and  still  in  sadness, 

We  discern  His  own  decree; 
Still  He  callK,  in  cares  and  pleasures, 

Softly,  clearly.     Follow  ]Me. 
As  Saint  A  ndrew  heard  Thee,  Saviour, 

By  the  lake  of  Galilee, 
^lav  we  hear,  and  help  each  other 

Day  hy  day  to  follow  Thee. 
Thou  dost  call  us!     ]\ravwe  ever 

To  Thy  call  attentive  be: 
Give  our  hearts  to  Thine  obedience. 

Leave  ah,  rise,  and  follow  Thee  I 

Amen. 

(39) 


44 


To  Christ,  the  Prince  of  peace, 
And  Son  of  God  most  high, 

The  Father  of  the  world  to  come, 
We  lift  our  joyful  cry. 

Deep  in  His  Heart  for  us 
The  wound  of  love  He  bore, 

That  love  which  He  enkindles  still 
In  hearts  that  Him  adore. 

O  Jesu,  Yictim  Blest, 
AVhat  else  but  love  Divine 

Could  Thee  constrain  to  open  thus 
That  Sacred  Heart  of  Thine  ? 

O  wondrous  Fount  of  love, 

O  AVell  of  waters  free, 
O  heavenly  Flame,  refining  Fire, 

O  burning  Charity  I 

Hide  us  in  Thy  dear  Heart, 
Jesu,  our  Saviour  Blest, 

So  shall  we  find  Thy  plenteous  grace, 
And  heaven's  eternal  rest. — Amen. 

45 

Thee  we  adore,  0  hidden  Saviour,  Thee, 
Who  in  Thy  Sacrament  dost  deign  to  be  ; 
Both  flesh  and  spirit  at  Thy  Presence 

fail, 
Yet  here  Thy  Presence  we  devoutly  hail. 

O  blest  Memorial  of  our  dying  Lord, 
Who  living    Bread    to   men  doth  here 
afford ! 

m 


0  may  our  souls  forever  feed  on  Thee, 

And  Thou,  O  Ciikist,  forever  precious 
I.e. 

Fountain  of  goodness,  Jesu,  Lord  and 
God, 

Cleanse  us,  unclean,  with  Thy  most  clean- 
sing Blood  ; 

Increase  our  faith  and  love,  that  we  may 
know 

The  hope  and  peace  which  from  Thy 
Presence  flow. 

O  Christ,  Whom  now  beneath  a  veil  we 

see, 
May  what  we  thirst  for  soon  our  portion 

be. 
To  gaze  on  Thee  unveiled,  and  see  Thy 

Face, 
The  vision  of  Thy  glory  and  Thy  grace. 

— Amen. 


46 

Spouse  of  Christ,  in  arms  contending 

0"er  each  clime  beneath  the  sun. 
Blend  with  prayers  for  help  ascending, 

Notes  of  praise  for  triumph  won. 
Chorus. 
Holy  Mother  of  the  Faitlif  ul, 

Thy  faith  shall  never  fail, 
And  the  gates  of  hell  against  Thee, 

Never,  never  shall  prevail. 

Mary  leads  the  sacred  story, 
Mary  with  her  heavenly  Child, 

3harer\vith  11  im  now  in  glory. 
Maid  and  mother  undefiled.— Cho. 

(41) 


Angels  next,  in  dne  gradation 

Of  the  ninefold  ministry, 
Hynni  the  Father  of  Creation, 

Maker  of  the  stars  on  high. — Ciio. 

John,  the  herald  voice  sonorons, 
More  than  prophet  own\l  to  be, 

Patriarchs  and  seers  in  chorns 
Swell  the  angelic  harmony.— Ciio. 

Near  to  Ciikist,  the  Apostles  seated, 
Trampling  on  the  powers  of  lieh. 

By  the  promise  now  completed, 
Judge  the  tribes  of  Israel.— Ciio. 

They  who  nobly  died  believing, 
Martyrs  purpled  in  their  gore, 

Crow^ns  of  life  by  death  receiving, 
llest  in  joy  for  evermore. — Cho. 

Priests  and  Deacons,  Gospel  preachers, 

And  Confessors  numberless. 
Prelates  meek,  and  holy  teacherr , 

Bear  the  palm  of  rigliteonsness.— Ciio. 

Lo,  in  bridal  pomp,  fair  virgins. 

To  the  Land),  ail  consecrate. 
Haste  with  lihes  and  with  roses. 

On  the  Bridegroom's  steps  to  wait. 

—Ciio. 
All  are  blest  together,  praising 

God's  eternal  majesty; 
Thrice  repeated  antliems  raising 

To  the  all-holy  Trinity.— Ciio. 

So  may  we,  with  hearts  devoted, 
Serve  our  God  in  holiness;  J 

So  may  we,  Ijy  God  promoted,  I 

Share  that  Heaven  which  tliey  possess. ' 
—Clio.— Amen- 

(43) 


I 


47 


roil  LENT. 

God  the  Katiiei;,  hear  us, 
God  the  Saviouk,  liear  us, 
Holy  Si'iiMT,  Iie.ir  us, 
Miserere  nobis. 

By  the  Baptist's  preaching, 
And  Thy  lloiy  teaching, 
Jolm's  Ijaptisni  seeking, 
Miserere  nobis. 

By  Thy  tribulation. 
Fasting,  and  temptation, 
Conquest  over  Satan, 
Miserere  nobis. 

By  Thy  Mercy's  dealing, 

Witli  the  sinner  kneeling. 
By  Thy  words  of  healing, 
Miserere  nobis. 

By  Thy  bitter  crying, 
In  the  garden  lying. 
By  Thy  love  undying. 
Miserere  noljis. 

By  the  Chalice  filling, 
15iood  of  Thine  own  spilling, 
Paschal  Victim  willing. 
Miserere  nobis. 

Hear  us  guilty  moaning, 
Our  offenses  owning. 
By  Thy  love  atoning. 
Miserere  nobis. 

—Amen. 

(43) 


48 

What  a  Friend  we  have  in  Jesus, 

All  our  sins  and  griefs  to  bear ! 
What  a  privilege  to  carry 

Everything  to  God  in  prayer ! 
Oh,  what  peace  we  often  forfeit, 

Oh,  what  needless  pain  W' e  bear-— 
All  because  we  do  not  carry 

Everything  to  God  in  prayer ! 

Have  we  trials  and  temptations  ? 

Is  there  trouble  anywhere  ? 
We  should  never  be  discouraged; 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  praj^er. 
Can  we  find  a  friend  so  f aitlif  ul. 

Who  will  all  our  sorrows  share  ? 
Jesus  knows  our  every  weakness — 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 

Are  we  weak  and  hea\'y-laden. 

Cumbered  with  a  load  of  care  ? 
Rest  on  Him  thy  spirit's  burden — 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  pra3^er; 
Do  thy  friends  despise,  forsake  thee  ? 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer: 
In  His  arms  He'll  take  and  shield  thee,   ■ 

Thou  wilt  find  thy  solace  there.  I 

— Amen. ' 

49 

Beneath  the  Cross  of  Jesus 

I  fain  would  take  my  stand 
The  shadow  of  a  mighty  rock. 

Within  a  weary  land. 
A  home  within  the  wilderness, 

A  rest  upon  the  way, 
From  the  burning  of  the  noontide  heat, 

And  the  burden  of  the  day. 

(44)  j 


I 


0  safe  and  happy  shelter, 
O  refuge  tried  and  sweet, 

0  trysting-place  where  heaven  \s  love 
And  heaven's  justice  meet. 

As  to  the  holy  Patriarch 

That  wondrous  dream  was  given, 
So  seems  my  Saviouh's Cross  to  me — 

A  ladder  up  to  heaven. 

There  lies  beneatli  its  shadow. 

But  on  the  further  side. 
The  darkness  of  an  awful  grave 

Tiiat  gapes  both  deep  and  wide; 
And  there  between  us  stands  the  Cross, 

Two  arms  outstretched  to  save, 
Like  a  watclnnan  set  to  guard  the  way 

Prom  that  eternal  grave. 
Upon  that  Cross  of  Jesus 

j\[ine  eye  at  times  can  see 
The  very  dying  form  of  One 

Who  suffered  there  for  me ; 
And  from  my  smitten  heart  with  tears, 

Two  wonders  I  confess — 
The  wonders  of  His  glorious  love. 

And  my  own  worthlessness. 

1  take,  O  Cross,  thy  shadow. 
For  my  abiding  place; 

i  ask  no  other  simshine 
Than  the  sunshine  of  His  face; 

Content  to  let  the  world  go  by. 
To  know  no  gain  nor  loss, — 

My  sinful  self  my  only  shame. 
My  glory— all  the  Cross.— Amen. 

50 

In  the  hour  of  trial, 

Jesus,  plead  for  me; 
Lest  l)y  base  denial 

I  depart  from  Thee; 
(45) 


When  Thou  see'st  me  waver, 

With  a  look  recall, 
Nor  for  fear  or  favour 

Suffer  me  to  fall. 
With  forbidden  pleasures 

Would  t  lis  vain  world  charm ; 
Or  its  sordid  treasures 

Spread  to  work  me  harm; 
Briiiaf  to  my  reiuembrance 

Sad  Gethsemane, 
Oi",  in  darker  semblauce, 

Cross-crown 'd  Calvary. 
Should  Thy  mercy  send  me 

Sorrow,  toil,  and  woe; 
Or  slioidd  nain  attend  me 

On  my  path  below; 
Grant  that  I  may  never 

Fail  Thy  hand  to  see; 
Grant  that  I  may  ever 

Cast  my  care  on  Thee. 
When  my  last  hour  cometh, 

Fraught  with  strife  and  pain, 
Wlien  my  dust  returneth 

To  t'iie  dust  again; 
On  Tliy  truth  relying, 

Tinongh  that  mortal  strife, 
Jesu^-,  take  me,  dying, 

To  eternal  life. — Amen. 

51 

Take  my  life,  and  let  it  be 

Consecrated,  Lord,  to  Thee, 
Take  my  moments  and  my  days  ; 

Let  them  flow  in  ceaseleas  praise. 
Take  my  hands,  and  let  them  move 

At  t'le  imi)u]se  of  T,iy  love. 
Take  my  f^et,  and  let  them  be 

Swiftand  "  beautiful  '"for  Thee, 
(46) 


Take  my  voice,  and  let  me  sing 

Always,  only,  for  my  Kin<i-. 
Take  mylii)S,  and  let  them  l)e 

Filled"  with  messai>-es  from  Thee. 
Take  my  silver  and  myxoid; 

Not  a  ndte  wonld  I  wdthhold. 
Take  my  intellect,  and  use 
Every  power  as  T'hou  slialt  choose. 
Take  my  will  and  make  it  Thine, 

It  shall  he  no  ]on2:er  mine. 
Take  my  heart,  it  is  Thine  own; 

It  shall  he  Tliy  royal  throne. 
Take  my  love;  liiy  Lord,  I  ponr 

At  Tliyfeet  its  treasnre-store. 
Take  myself,  and  I  will  he 

Ever,  only,  all  for  Thee. — Amen. 

52 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 

All  to  leave  and  follow  Tliee; 
Destitnte,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  all  shalt  he. 
Perish  every  fond  amliition. 

All. I've  sought  and  hoi)ed,  and  known, 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 
Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me 

They  have  left  my  Saviour  too- 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me; 

Thou  art  not,  hke  man,  untrue; 
And  while  Thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Eoes  may  hate  and  friends  may  shun  me; 

Show  Thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 
Go,  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasures! 

Come  disaster,  scorn  and  pain ! 
Ir  Thy  service,  pain  is  pleasure  ; 

With  Thy  favour  loss  is  gain. 

(47) 


i  have  called  Thee  Abba,  leather  i 
I  have  stayed  my  heart  on  Thee; 

Storms  may  howl  and  clouds  may  gather; 
All  must  work  for  good  to  me. 

Take,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation; 

llise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear ! 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee,— 

What  a  Father's  smile  is  thine; 
What  thy  Saviour  did  to  win  thee, — 

Child  of  Heaven,  shoidd'st  thou  repine? 

Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory 

Armed  by  faith,  and  winged  by  prayer; 
Heaven's  eternal  days  before  thee; 

God 'sown  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission. 

Swift  shaU  pass  thy  pilgrim  days; 
Hope  soon  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

Amen. 

53 

0  Jesus,  I  have  promised 
To  serve  Thee  to  the  end; 

Be  Thou  for  ever  near  me, 
jNly  ]Master  and  my  Friend ! 

1  shall  not  fear  the  battle 
If  Thou  art  by  my  side, 

N(n-  wander  from  the  pathway, 
If  Thou  Avilt  be  my  guide. 

0  let  me  feel  Thee  near  me — 
Tiie  world  is  ever  near; 

1  see  the  sights  that  dazzle, 
The  tempting  sounds  I  hear. 

(48) 


My  foes  are  ever  near  me, 
Around  me  and  within; 

But,  Jesus,  draw  Tiiou  nearer, 
And  shield  my  soul  from  sin. 
O  let  me  hear  Thee  speaking 

In  accents  clear  and  still. 
Above  the  storms  of  passion, 

The  murmurs  of  self-will: 
O  speak  to  re-assure  me. 

To  hasten  or  control; 
O  speak,  and  make  me  listen. 

Thou  Guardian  of  my  soul  I 
O  let  me  see  Thy  features, 

The  look  that  once  could  make 
So  many  a  true  disciple 

Leave  all  things  for  Thy  sake; 
The  look  that  beamed  on  Peter 

When  he  Thy  Name  denied; 
The  look  that  draws  Thy  lovers 

Close  to  Thy  pierced  Side. 
O  let  me  see  Thy  foot-marks. 

And  in  them  plant  my  own; 
My  hope  to  follow^  duty. 

Is  in  Thy  strength  alone. 
O  guide  me,  call  me,  di'aw  me. 

Uphold  me  to  the  end; 
And  then  in  heaven  receive  me, 

My  SAYiouK,and  my  Friend.Amen. 

54 

0 !  come  to  the  mercif id  Sayiour  who 
calls  you, 
0!    come  to  the  Lord  who  forgives 
and  forgets; 
Though  dark  be  the  fortune  on  earth  that 
befalls  you, 
A  Home  waits  above,  where  the  sun 
never  sets. 

(49) 


0 !  come  then  to  Jesus,  wiiose  Arms  are 
extended 
To  fold  His  dear  children  in  closest 
eml  trace; 
O !    come,  for  your  exile  wiD  shortly  l)e 
ended, 
And  Jesus  will  show  you  His  beauti- 
ful Face. 


Yes,  come  to  the  Saviour,  whose  mercy 
grows  brighter 
The  longer  you  look  at  the  depth  of  His 
love; 
And  fear  not !  'tis  Jesus  !  and  life's  cares 
grow  lighter 
In  thought  of  the  Home  and  the  Glory 
above. 


O !  come  then  to  Jesus,  and  say  liow  you 
love  Him, 
And  vow  at  His  Feet  you  will  keep  in 
His  Grace; 
For  tears  that  are  shed  by  a  si  mier  can 
move  Him, 
And  sins  will  drop  off  in  His  teni-er 
embrace. 


Come,  come  to  His  Feet  and  lay  open 
yoiir  story 
Of  suffering  and  sorrow,  of  guilt  an;l 
of  shame; 
Tiic  pardon  of  sin  is  the  crown  of  His 
Glory, 
The  joy  of  our  Lord  to  be  true  to  His 
Kame. 

—Amen. 

(50) 


II 


5S 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 

With  sweetness  lihs  the  lireast; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  Face  to  see, 

And  ill  Thy  Presence  rest. 
No  voice  can  sino-,  no  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  ineniory  find, 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Jesus'  Name, 

The  Saviouk  of  mankind. 

O  IIoi  e  of  every  contrite  heait, 

O  Joy  of  all  tlie  meek, 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art  I 

How  good  to  those  who  seek ! 
But  what  to  those  who  find  V   Ah !  this 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show; 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is 

None  but  His  loved  ones  know^ 
Jesus,  our  only  Joy  be  Thou, 

As  Thou  our  Prize  wilt  be; 
In  Thee  be  all  our  glory  now-. 

And  thi'Gugh  eternity.— Amen. 

56 

Art  thon  weary,  art  thou  languid, 

Art  thou  sore  distressed? 
''Come  to  nie,"saith  One,  "and  coming, 
Be  at  rest." 

Hath  He  marks  to  lead  me  to  Him, 

If  He  be  my  Gnide  ? 
"In   His    Peet  and  Hands  are  w^onnd- 
And  His  8ide."'  (prhits, 

Is  there  diadem,  as  Monarch, 

That  His  Brow  adorns  V 
"  Yea,  a  crown,  in  very  surety, 
But  of  thorns." 
(.51) 


If  I  find  Him,  if  I  Mow, 

What  His  guerdon  here  ? 
"  Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  labour, 
Many  a  tear." 

ff  I  still  hold  closely  to  Him, 

What  hath  He  at  last  ? 
"  801TOW  vanquish 'd,  labour  ended, 
Jordan  pass 'd." 

If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me, 

Will  He  say  me  nay  ? 
"  Not  till  earth,  and  not  till  heaven 
Pass  away." 

Finding,  following,  keeping,  struggling, 

Is  He  sure  to  bless  ? 
"  Saints,  Apostles,  Prophets,  Martyrs, 
Answer,  Yes.  "—Amen. 

57 

Days  and  moments  quickly  flying 
Blend  the  living  with  the  dead; 

Boon  will  you  and  I  be  lying 
Each  within  om'  narrow  bed. 

Soon  our  souls  to  God  Who  gave  them 
WiU  have  sped  their  rapid  flight; 

Able  now  by  grace  to  save  them, 
O,  that  while  we  can  we  might ! 

Jesu,  Infinite  Redeemer, 
Maker  of  this  mighty  frame. 

Teach,  O  teach  us  to  remember 
What  we  are,  and  wlience  we  came; 

Whence  we  came  and  wiiither  wending 
Soon  we  must  through  darkness  go, 

To  inherit  bliss  unending, 
Or  eternity  of  woe. 

(52) 


As  the  tree  falls,  so  must  it  lie; 
As  the  man  lives,  so  will  he  die; 
As  the  man  dies,  such  must  he  be, 
All  through  the  days  of  Eternity. 

—Amen. 

58 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home  in  life's  rough  way, 

0  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

"  Thy  will  be  done. " 

Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 
Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
''Thy  will  be  done." 

What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved  no  longer  nigh, 
Submissive  would  I  still  reply, 

"ThywiUbedone." 

If  Thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
Wliat  most  I  prize,  it  ne'er  was  mine; 

1  only  yield  Thee  what  is  Thine; 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest; 

"ThywiUbedone." 

Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 
Blend  it  with  Thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

"ThywiUbedone." 

— Amen. 
(53) 


59 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 
Work,  thro'  the  morning  hours; 
Work,  while  the  dew  is  sparkhng. 
Work,  'mid  springing  flowers; 
Woi"k,  wlien  tlie  day  grows  brighter, 
Work,  in  the  glowing  sun; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming. 
When  man's  work  is  done. 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming. 
Work,  thro'  the  simny  noon; 
Fill  brightest  hours  with  labour. 
Rest  comes  sure  and  soon; 
Give  every  flying  minute 
Something  to  keep  in  store; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 
When  man  works  no  more. 

Woi;k,  for  the  night  is  coming. 

Under  the  sunset  skies; 

While  their  l)r]ght  tints  are  glowing. 

Work,  for  daylight  flies: 

Work,  till  the  last  beam  fadeth, 

Fadeth  to  shine  no  more: 

Work,  while  the  night  is  darkening. 

When  man's  work  is  o'er. 

—Amen. 

60 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee, 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me; 
Still  all  my  song  shah  be. 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

(54) 


I 


Deep  ill  Thy  Sacred  Heart, 

Let  me  abide, 
Thou  that  haHt  Ijled  for  me. 

Sorrowed  and  died; 
Sweet  shall  my  weeping  be. 

Grief  surely  leading  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Tliee. 

Friends  may  depart  from  me, 

Night  may  come  down, 
Clouds  of  adversity 

Darken  and  frown; 
Stih  through  my  tears  I'll  see 

Hope  gently  leading  me. 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. — Amen. 

61 

Once  in  royal  David's  City 

Stood  a  lowly  cattle  shed. 
Where  a  mother  laid  her  Baljy, 

In  a  manger  for  His  l)ed; 
Mary  w^as  that  mother  mild, 
Jesus  Christ  her  little  Child. 

He  came  dow^n  to  earth  from  heaven, 
AVho  is  God  and  Lord  of  all, 

And  His  shelter  was  a  stable. 
And  His  cradle  was  a  stall; 

With  the  poor,  and  mean,  and  lowly. 

Lived  on  earth  our  Saviour  Holy. 

And, through  all  His  wondrous  childhood, 

He  would  honour  and  obey. 
Love,  and  watch  the  lowly  Maiden, 

In  whose  gentle  arms  He  lay; 
Christian  children  ah  must  be 
Mild,  obedient,  good  as  He. 

(55) 


For  He  is  our  childhood's  Pattern, 
Day  by  day  hke  us  He  gi"ew ; 

He  was  little,  weak,  and  helpless, 
Tears  and  smiles  like  us  He  knew, 

And  He  feeleth  for  our  sadness. 

And  He  shareth  in  our  gladness. 

And  our  eyes  at  last  shall  see  Him, 

Through  His  owai  redeeming  love. 
For  that  Child  so  dear  and  gentle 

Is  our  Lord  in  heaven  above; 
And  He  leads  His  children  on 
To  the  place  where  He  is  gone. 
Not  in  that  poor  lowly  stable. 

With  the  oxen  standing  by. 
We  shall  see  Him:  but  in  heaven. 

Set  at  God's  right  hand  on  high: 
When  like  stars  His  children  crowned 
All  in  white  shall  wait  around.— Amen. 

62 

There  is  a  fountain,  filled  with  Blood 
Drawn  from  ImmanueL'S  veins; 

And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 

Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  Blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power. 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 

Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Eedeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 

And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

(56) 


Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  son^, 
1 11  sin.o-  Thy  ])ower  to  save  : 

When   this  poor  lisping,  stammering 
tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave.— Amen. 

63 

For  ever  with  the  Lord  ! 

Amen,  so  let  it  be ! 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word; 

'Tis  immortality. 

Here  in  the  body  pent, 
Absent  from  Him  I  roam, 

Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

My  Father's  honse  on  high, 
Home  of  my  soul,  how  near 

At  times  to  faith's  far-seeing  eye 
Thy  golden  gates  appear ! 

Ah,  then  my  spirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love, 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 

Jerusalem  above. 

Yet  clouds  will  intervene. 

And  all  my  prospect  flies; 
Like  Noah's  dove,  I  flit  between 

Eough  seas  and  stormy  skies. 

Anon  the  clouds  depart, 
The  winds  and  waters  cease. 

And  sweetly  o'er  my  gladdened  heart 
Expands  the  bow  of  peace. 

I  hear  at  morn  and  even, 
At  noon  and  midnight  hour. 

The  choral  harmonies  of  heaven; 
Earth's  Babel- tongues  o'erpower. 
(57) 


That  resnriection  word, 

That  shout  of  victory: 
Once  more,  For  ever  with  the  Lord; 

Amen,  so  I'jt  it  be. — Amen. 

64 

"Christian !  seek  not  yet  repose," 
Hear  thy  guardian  angel  say, 
Thou  art  in  the  midst  ot  I'oes, 

"  Watcli  and  pray. " 

Principalities  and  powers. 
Mustering  tlieir  unseen  array, 
Wait  for  thy  unguarded  hours; 

''  Watch  and  pray. '' 

Gird  tliy  heavenly  armour  on, 
Wear  it  ever  night  and  day ; 
Ambushed  lies  the  evil  one; 

"Watch  and  pray." 

Hear  the  victors  who  overcame; 
Still  they  mark  each  warrior's  way; 
All  with  one  sweet  voice  exclaim, 

"Watch  and  pray." 
Hear,  above  all,  hear  thy  Lord, 
Him  thou  loA^est  to  obey; 
Hide  within  thy  heart  His  word, 

"  Watch  and  pray. " 

Watch,  as  if  on  that  alone 
Hung  the  issue  of  the  day; 
Pray,  that  lielp  maybe  sent  down; 

"  Watch  and  pray.  "—Amen. 

65 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee; 
Let  the  Water  and  the  Blood, 
From  Thy  riven  Side  which  flowed, 
(58) 


Be  of  sin  the  rloiilvle  cure, 

Clejiihse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

Xot  the  lahours  of  my  liands 
Can  fnllil  Thy  law's  (ieuiai.ds; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
C(-uld  my  tears  for  ever  How, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone: 
Tlion  must  save,  and  Thon  alone. 

Nothing  in  my  hand  T  hring, 
Simjdyto  Thy  Cross  I  eling; 
Kaked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress; 
Helpless,  look  to  Tliee  for  grace; 
Fold,  I  to  the  Fountain  fly: 
Wash  me,  Satiouk,  or  I  die. 

While  I  draw  this  fleeting  hreatli. 

When  my  eyelids  clcse  in  death, 
When  I  soar  tlirongh  tracts  nnknown, 
vSee  Thee  on  Thy  Jndgment  Throi:e; 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me. 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee. — Amen. 

66 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  sonls  inspire. 
And  lighten  with  Celestial  Fire; 
Thou  the  Anointing  Spiiht  art, 
Who  dost  Thy  Sevenfold  Gifts  impait : 
Thy  blessed  Unction  from  above 
Is  Comfort,  Life,  and  Fire  of  Love; 
Enable  with  Perpetual  Light 
The  dullness  of  our  blinded  sight; 
Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  Thy  Gi  ace; 
Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home; 
Where  Thou  art  Guide,  no  ill  can  come 
Teach  us  to  know  the  Fati^ek,  8on, 
And  Thee,  of  Both,  to  be  l)ut  One  ; 

(59) 


That,  through  the  ages  all  along, 

Tliis  may  be  our  endless  song: 
Praise  to  Thy  Eternal  Merit, 
Father,  Box,  and  Holy  Spirit. 
— Amen. 

67 

I  love  to  tell  the  story  of  unseen  things 

above, 
Of  Jesus  and  His  glory,  of  Jesus  and 

His  love, 
I  love  to  tell  the  story,  because  I  know 

'tis  true, 
It  satisfies  my  longings,  as  nothing  else 

can  do. 

Chorus. 

I  love  to  tell  the  story, 'twill  be  my  theme 

in  glory, 
To  tell  the  old,  old  story,  of  Jesus  and 

His  love. 

I  love  to  tell  the  story;  more  wonderful 

it  seems. 
Than  all  the  golden  fancies  of  all  our 

golden  dreams; 
I  love  to  tell  the  story,  it  did  so  much  for 

me ! 
And  that  is  just  the  reason  I  tell  it  now 
.    to  thee.— Cho. 

I  love  to  tell  the  story,  'tis  pleasant  to 

repeat 
What  seems,  each  time  I  tell  it,  more 

wonderfully  sweet,  . 

I  love  to  tell  the  story;   for  some  have  ' 

never  heard 
The  message   of  Salvation  from  God's 

own  Holy  Word.— Cho. 
(60) 


I  love  to  tell  the  story;   for  those  who 

know  it  best, 
Seem  Imiigeriiio-  and  thirsting  to  hear  it 

hke  the  rest, 
And  when,  in  scenes  of  glory,  I  sing  the 

new,  new  song, 
'TAvill  be  the  old,  old  story,  that  I  have 

loved  so  long.— Clio. — Amen. 

68 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 

But  that  Tliy  Blood  was  shed  for  me. 

And  that  Thou  Ijidd'st  me  come  to  Tliee, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 
Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 
To  Thee,  whose  Blood  can  cleanse  each 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !        [spot, 
Just  as  I  am,  though  tossYl  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  1  come ! 
Just  as  I  am — poor,  wretched,  bliud: 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !    ■ 
Just  as  I  am.  Thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve ! 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 
Just  as  I  am— Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down— 
Now%  to  be  Thine,  yea.  Thine  alone, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 
Just  as  I  am,  of  that  free  love 
The  breadth,  length,  depth,  and  height 
to  prove, 

.      (61) 


Here  for  ii  season,  then  above, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come!— Amen. 

69 

Jesit,  Lover  of  my  sonl, 

Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  waters  nearer  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  hig-li. 
Hide  me,  O  my  ^^iAviouii !  hide, 

Till  1  le  storm  of  life  is  past: 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

0  receive  my  soid  at  last ! 

Other  refnge  have  I  none. 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee; 
Leave — aii !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me. 
All  my  trust  0]i  Thee  is  stay\l, 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

Witli  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want: 
More  than  all  in  Tiiee  I  flnd: 

Kaise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 
Heal  the  yick,  and  lead  the  blind; 

Jnst  and  holy  is  Thy  Name; 

1  am  all  imrighteonsness; 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am: 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to'cover  all  my  sin; 
Let  the  healing  streams  aV)0und, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art. 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee; 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart: 

Rise  to  all  eternity.— Amen. 

(62) 


70 

Porty  days  and  forty  iii  splits 
Tliou  Avast  fastiii.u'  in  the  Avild; 
Forty  (lays  and  forty  m'ui its 
Tempted",  and  yet  nndetiled. 

Sunbeams  scorcliing  all  the  day; 
C'hihy  dew-droi)S  ni^itly  shed; 
Prowhn,<]j  beasts  aliout  Thy  way; 
Stones  Thy  pillow;  earth  Thy  bed. 

Shall  not  Ave  Thy  sorrow  share, 
Learn  Thy  discipline  of  pain, 
StriYe,like  Thee,  thronoh  fast  and  prayer, 
Strength  for  after  time  to  gain  ? 

Then  if  Satan,  vexing  sore, 
Flesh  or  spirit  should  assail. 
Thou,  his  Yanquisher  before, 
"VVilt  not  suffer  us  to  fail. 

So  shall  we  have  peace  divine;    . 
Holier  gladness  ours  shall  be; 
Round  us,  too  ,  shall  Angels  shine, 
Such  as  ministered  to  Thee. 

Keep,  oh,  keep  us.  Saviour  dear, 
Ever  constant  1  jy  Thy  side. 
That  with  Thee  we  may  appear 
At  the  eternal  Eastertide.— Amen. 

71 

When,  His  salvation  bringing. 

To  Zion  Jesus  came. 
The  cliildren  all  stood  singing 

Ilosanna  to  His  Name; 
Kor  did  their  zeal  offend  Him, 

But  as  He  rode  along 
He  let  them  still  attend  Him, 

And  listened  to  their  song. 

Hosanna  to  Jesus  we -11  sing. 


And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  for  children  still. 
Though  now  as  King  He  leigneth 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
We'll  flock  around  His  banner 

Who  sits  upon  the  Throne, 
And  cry  aloud  Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son. 

Hosanna  to  Jesus,  &c. 

For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Kedeemer's  praise, 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 

Would  their  hosannas  raise. 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words? 
No:  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They,  too,  shall  be  the  Lord's. 

Hosanna  to  Jesus,  &c.— Amen. 


Tf3 

Glory  be  to  Jesus, 

Who,  in  bitter  pains, 
Poured  for  me  the  Life-Blood 

From  His  sacred  veins- 
Grace  and  life  eternal 

In  that  Blood  I  find; 
Blest  be  His  compassion, 

Infinitely  kind. 

Blest  through  endless  ages 
Be  the  precious  stream. 

Which  from  endless  torments 
Did  the  Avorld  redeem. 

Abel's  blood  for  vengeance 
Pleaded  to  the  skies; 

But  the  Blood  of  Jesus 
Por  our  pardon  cries. 

(64) 


Oft  as  it  is  sprinkled 

On  onr  gnilty  hearts, 
Satan  in  confusion 

Terror-struck  departs ; 
Oft  as  earth  exulting 

Wafts  its  praise  on  high, 
Angel  hosts  rejoicing 

;Make  their  glad  reply. 
Lift  ye  then  your  voices; 

Swell  tlie  mighty  flood; 
Louder  still  and  louder 

Praise  the  precious  Blood.— Amen, 

73 

Angels,  from  the  realms  of  glory 

Wing  your  flight  o"er  all  the  earth; 
YeAvlio  sang  creation's  story 

Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth  ! 
Come  and  worsliip— 

Worship  Christ,  the  new^-born  King! 
Shepherds  in  the  field  abiding. 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  hj  night, 
God  with  man  is  now  residing; 

Yonder  shines  the  heavenly  light. 
Come  and  worship — &c. 
Saints  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear; 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending. 

In  His  temple  shall  appear. 

Come  and  worship — &c. — Amen. 

74 

Alleluia  I  Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done; 
Now  is  the  Victor's  triumph  won; 
0  let  the  song  of  praise  be  sung, 

Alleluia ! 

(65) 


t)eath's  mightiest  powers  have  done  their 

worst, 
And  Jesus  hath  His  foes  dispersed; 
Let  shonts  of  praise  and  joy  outburst, 
Alleluia  1 

On  the  third  morn  He  rose  again 

Glorious  in  majesty  to  reign; 
O  let  us  swell  the  joyous  strain. 
Alleluia ! 

Lord,   by  the  stripes  which  wounded 

Thee, 
From  death's  dread  sting  Thy  servants 

free. 
That  we  may  live  and  sing  to  Thee, 

Alleluia ! — Amen. 

75 

Come,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  Tliy  people  free, 

From  our  sins  aiid  fears  release  us, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee. 

Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 
Hope  of  all  the  earth  Thou  art, 

Dear  desire  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 

Born  Thy  people  to  deliver. 
Born  a  child  and  yet  a  King; 

Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 
Now  Thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

By  Tliine  own  eternal  Spirit 
Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone; 

By  Tliine  all-sufficient  merit 
Raise  us  to  Thy  glorious  Throne. 

—Amen. 

(66) 


76 

Jesus,  we  love  to  meet 

On  this  Thy  lioly  day; 
AVe  worship  roiiiKl  Tliy  seat 

Ou  this  Thy  holy  day. 
Thou  tender,  lleaveidy  Friend, 
To  Thee  our  prayers  ascend, 
O'er  our  young-  spirits  bend, 

On  this  Thy  holy  day. 

AYe  dare  not  trifle  now. 

On  this  Thy  holy  day; 
In  silent  awe  we  bow, 

On  this  Thy  holy  day. 
Check  every  wandering  thought, 
And  let  us  all  be  taught 
To  serve  Thee  as  we  ought. 

On  this  Thy  holy  day. 

We  listen  to  Thy  Word, 

On  this  Thy  holy  day ; 
Bless  all  that  we  have  heard 

On  this  Thy  holy  day. 
Go  with  us  when  we  part. 
And  to  each  youthful  heart 
Thy  saving  grace  impart. 

On  this  Thy  holy  day. — Amen. 

77 

Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart, 
For  they  shall  see  our  (4()d; 
The  secret  of  the  Loud  is  theirs, 
Their  soul  is  Christ's  abode. 

The  Lord,  who  left  the  Heavens, 
Our  life  and  peace  to  bring. 
To  dwell  in  lowliness  with  men. 
Their  Pattern  and  their  King, 

(67) 


He  to  the  lowh^  soul 
Doth  stiU  Himself  impart, 
And  for  His  dwelling  and  His  throne 
Chooseth  the  pure  in  heart. 

Lord,  we  Thy  Presence  seek; 
May  ours  this  blessing  be: 
Give  us  a  pure  and  lowly  heart, 
A  temple  meet  for  Thee. — Amen. 

78 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise, 
And  put  your  armour  on,  [plies 

Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  sup- 
Through  His  Eternal  Son. 

Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
And  in  His  mighty  pow^r; 
AVho  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 
With  all  His  strength  endued; 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight. 
The  panoply  of  God. 

From  strength  to  strength  go  on, 
Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray; 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
xind  win  the  weU-f ought  day; 

That  having  all  things  done. 
And  all  your  conflicts  past. 
Ye  may  obtain,  tlu'ough  Christ  alone, 
A  crown  of  joy  at  last. 

Jesu,  Eternal  Son, 
AVe  praise  Thee  and  adore, 
\Mio  art  with  God  the  Father  One, 
And  Spirit,  evermore. — Amen. 


19 

Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go; 

Thy  Word  into  our  minds  instil, 
And  make  our  lukewarm  hearts  to  glow 

With  lowly  love  and  fervent  will. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light.       [night, 

The  day  is  gone,  its  hours  have  run. 
And  Thou  hast  taken  count  of  all. 

The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won, 
The  broken  vow,  the  frequent  fall. 

Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

O  gentle  Jesus,  be  oia'  Light.      [night, 

Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  from  evil  ways 

True  absolution  and  release; 
And  bless  us.  more  than  in  past  days. 

With  purity  and  inward  peace. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  om-  Light.       [night. 

Do  more  than  pardon;  give  us  joy. 
Sweet  fear,  and  sober  lil)erty. 

And  simple  hearts  without  alloy 
That  only  long  to  be  like  Thee. 

Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

O  gentle  Jesus,  be  oiu'  Light.       [night, 

For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad, 
The  sinful,  unto  Thee  we  call; 

O  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad: 
Thou  art  our  Jesus,  and  our  All. 

Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

O  gentle  Jesu«,  be  our  Light.      [night, 

— Amen. 


80 

^And  now,  O  Father,  mindful  ol 
love 

That  bought  us,  once  for  all,  on  C  al- 
vary's  Tree, 
And  having  with  us  Ilim  that  pleads 
above, 
We  here  present,  we  here  spread  fortli 
to  Thee 
That  only  Offering  perfect  in  Thine  eyes, 
The  one  true,  pure,  immortal  Sacrifice. 

Look,  Father,  look  on  His  Anointed 
Face, 
And  only  look  on  us  as  found  in  Him: 
Look  not  on  our  misusings  of  Thy  grace, 
Our  prayer  so  languid,  and  our  failb. 
so  dim; 
For    lo!    between    our    sins    and   their 

reward 
We  set  the  Passion  of  Thy  Son  our  Loud. 

And  then  for  those,  our  dearest  and  oiir 

best. 
By  this  prevailing  Presence  we  appeal ; 
0  fold  them  closer  to  Thy  mercy's  breast. 
O  do   Thine  utmost  for  their  soul's 

true  weal; 
From  tainting  mischief  keep  them  wh.itc 

and  clear, 
And  crown  Thy  gifts  with  strength  to 

persevere. 

And  so  we  come;  O  draw  us  to  Thy  feet. 

Most  patient  Saviour,  Who  canst  low 
us  stiU; 
And  l)y  this  Food,  so  awful  and  so  sweet, 

Deliver  us  from  every  touch  of  ill: 


(70) 


3 


free, 

And  grant  lis  never  more  to  part  ^vitll 
Thee.  —Amen. 

81 

Fatiiek  of  all,  from  land  and  sea 
The  nations  sing,  "Tliine.  J>oud,  are  Ave, 
Countless  in  nnndjer,  but  in  Thee 
May  we  be  one." 

O  Sox  of  God,  AVhose  love  so  free 
For  men  did  make  Thee  Man  to  be, 
United  to  our  iUm  in  Thee 

]\ray  we  be  one. 

Thou,  LoED.  didst  once  for  ah  atone; 
Thee  may  both  Jew  and  Gentile  own 
Of  their  two  walls  the  Corner  Stone, 
Making  them  one. 

In  Thee  we  are  God's  Israel, 
Thou  art  the  world's  Emmanuel, 
In  Thee  the  saints  foi'  ever  dweU, 
Millions,  but  one. 

Thou  art  the  Fountain  of  all  good, 
Cleansing  with  Thy  most  precious  Blood, 
And  feeding  us  with  Angels'  Food, 
Making  us  one. 

Join  high  and  low.  join  young  and  old 
In  love  that  never  w'axes  cold; 
Under  one  Shepherd,  in  one  Fold, 
Make  us  all  one. 

0  Spirit  blest,  "^Mio  from  above 
Cam'st  gently  gliding  like  a  dove, 
Calm  all  our  strife,  give  faith  and  love' 
O  make  us  one. 

ai) 


O  Trinity  in  Unity, 
One  only  God,  in  Persons  Three, 
Dwell  ever  ia  our  hearts ;  like  Thee 
May  we  be  one. 

So,  when  the  world  shall  pass  aw^ay. 
May  w^e  awake  wdth  joy  and  say, 
"Now  in  the  bliss  of  endless  day 

We  all  are  one."  —Amen. 

82 

All  glory,  laud,  and  honour 
To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King, 

To  Whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  Hosannas  ring  ! 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 
Thou,  David's  Royal  Son, 

Who  in  the  Lord's  IsTame  comest, 
The  King  and  Blessed  One. 
All  glory,  &c. 

The  company  of  Angels 
Are  praising  Thee  on  high. 

And  mortal  men  and  all  things 
Created  make  reply. 

All  glory,  &c. 

The  people  of  the  Hebrews 
With  palms  before  Thee  went; 

Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  w^e  present. 

All  glory,  &c. 

To  Thee,  before  Thy  Passion, 
They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise; 

To  Thee,  now  high  exalted, 
Our  melody  we  raise. 

All  glory,  &c. 

(73) 


Thou  didst  accept  their  praises, 
Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 

Who  in  all  good  delightest, 
Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 

All  glory,  &c.— Amen. 

83 

Hear  Thy  children,  gentle  Jesus, 

W' liile  we  breathe  our  evening  prayer; 

Save  us  from  all  harm  and  danger, 
Take  us  'neath  Thy  sheltering  care. 

Shield  us  from  the  wiles  of  Satan, 
Prom  the  perils  of  this  night ; 

Safely  may  our  guardian  Angels 
Keep  us  in  their  watchful  sight. 

Gentle  Jesus  !  look  in  pity 
From  Thy  glorious  Throne  above; 

Though  we  sleep,  Thy  Heart  is  wakeful, 
StiU  for  us  It  beats  with  love. 

Shades  of  evening  fast  are  falling. 

Day  is  fading  into  gloom ; 
AVhen  our  earthly  life  is  ended. 

Lead  Thy  ransomed  children  home. 

Gentle  Jesus  !  hear  Thy  children 
AVlien  they  sing  their  hymns  to  Thee; 

Who,  with  Father  and  with  Spirit, 
Art  One  God  eternally. —Amen, 

84: 

When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe. 
When  our  bitter  tears  o'erflow, 
AVhen  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  dear, 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

(73) 


Thou  our  tlirobbing  tiesli  hast  worn, 
Thou  our  mortal  griefs  hast  borne, 
Thou  hast  shed  the  human  tear; 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

When  the  solemn  death-bell  tolls 
For  our  own  departing  souls, 
AVhen  our  final  doom  is  near, 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

Thou  hast  bowed  the  dying  head, 
Thou  the  blood  of  life  hast  shed, 
Thou  hast  filled  a  mortal  bier; 
,Tesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

When  the  heart  is  sad  within 
With  the  thought  of  all  its  sin. 
When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  fear, 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear.  M 

Thou  the  shame,  the  grief,  hast  knownf 
Though  the  sins  were  not  Thine  own; 
Thou  liast  deigned  their  load  to  bear: 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear.— Amen. 

85 

See  the  destined  day  arise ! 
See,  a  willing  Sacrifice, 
Jesus,  to  redeem  our  loss, 
Hangs  upon  the  shameful  Cross ! 

J  Esu,  who  but  Thou  had  borne, 
rifted  on  that  Tree  of  scorn, 
Every  pang  and  l)itter  throe, 
Finishing  Thy  life  of  woe  ? 

Who  but  Thou  had  dared  to  drain, 
Steeped  in  gall,  tlie  cup  of  pain, 
And  with  tender  Body  bear 
Thorns,  and  nails,  and  piercing  spear  V 

(74) 


TluMi(3e.  the  cleansing  Water  flowed, 
JSIingled  i'lom  Thy  tSide  with  Jilood; 
Sign  to  all  attesting  eyes 
Of  the  linished  (Sacritice. 

l[(»ly  Jesu,  grant  us  grace 

In  that  Sacrifice  to  place 

All  onr  trust  for  life  renewed, 

Pardoned  sin,  and  promised  good. 

— Amen. 

86 

()  come  and  mourn  with  me  awhile; 
O  come  ye  to  the  Saviour's  side; 
O  come,  together  let  us  mourn; 
Jesus,  our  Loud,  is  crucifled. 

Have  we  no  tears  to  shed  for  Him, 
While  soldiers  scoff  and  Jews  deride? 
Ah !  look  how  patiently  He  hangs; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

IIow  fast  His  irands  and  Feet  are  nailed; 
His  Throat  with  parching  thirst  is  dried; 
His  failing  Eyes  are  dimmed  witli  lilcod; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucifled. 

Seven  times  He  spake,  seven  Words  of 

love; 
And  all  three  hours  His  silence  cried 
Eor  mercy  on  the  souls  of  men; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

Come,  let  us  stand  beneath  the  Cross; 
So  may  the  Blood  from  out  His  Side 
Fall  gently  on  us  drop  by  drop; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

A  broken  heart,  a  fount  of  tears. 
Ask,  and  they  will  not  be  denied; 
Lord  Jesus,  may  we  love  and  w^eep, 
Since  Tliou  for  us  art  crucified. — Amen, 

(75} 


St 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
AVhich  before  tlie  Cross  I  spend. 

Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

Here  I  rest,  for  ever  viewing 
Mercy  poured  in  streams  of  Blood*, 

Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing. 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

Truly  blessed  is  the  station, 

Low  before  His  Cross  to  lie. 
Whilst  I  see  Divine  compassion 

Beaming  in  His  languid  Eye. 

Lord,  in  ceaseless  contemplation 
Fix  my  thankful  heart  on  Thee, 

Till  I  taste  Thy  full  salvation. 
And  Thine  unveiled  glory  see. — Amen. 

88 

O  sacred  Head,  surrounded 
By  crown  of  piercing  thorn ! 

0  bleeding  Head,  so  wounded. 
Reviled,  and  put  to  scorn ! 

Death's  pallid  hue  comes  o'er  Thee, 

The  glow  of  life  decays. 
Yet  Angel-hosts  adore  Thee, 

And  tremble  as  they  gaze. 

1  see  Thy  strength  and  vigour 
All  fading  in  the  strife. 

And  death  with  cruel  rigour 

Bereaving  Thee  of  life; 
O  agony  and  dying ! 

O  love  to  sinners  free  ! 
Jesu,  all  grace  supplying, 

O  tuvn  Thy  Pace  on  me. 

(76) 


In  this  Thy  bitter  Passion, 

Good  Wiephertl,  think  of  me 
With  Tliy  most  sweet  compassion, 

Unworthy  though  I  be: 
Beneath  Thy  Cross  abiding 

For  ever  would  I  rest, 
In  Thy  dear  love  confiding, 

And  with  Thy  presence  blest. — Amen. 

89 

Par  from  my  heavenly  home, 
Far  from  my  Father's  breast, 
Fainting  I  cty,  "Blest  Spirit,  come, 
And  speed  me  to  my  rest. " 

My  spirit  homeward  turns. 
And  fain  would  thither  flee; 
My  heart,  O  8ion,  droops  and  yearns, 
AVhen  I  remember  thee. 

To  thee,  to  thee,  I  press, 
A  dark  and  toilsome  road; 
When  shall  I  pass  the  wilderness. 
And  reach  the  Saints'  abode  ? 

God  of  my  life,  be  near; 
On  Thee  my  hopes  I  cast; 
0  guide  me  through  the  desert  here, 
And  bring  me  home  at  last. — Amen. 

90 

Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 

Of  triumphant  gladness; 
God  hath  broirght  His  Israel 

Into  joy  from  sadness; 
Loosed  from  Pharaoh's  bitter  j'oke 

Jacob's  sons  and  daughters; 
Led  them  with  unmoistened  foot 

Through  the  Red  Sea  waters. 

(77) 


'Tis  the  spring  of  souls  to-day  ; 

CiiitiST  hath  hurst  His  prison, 
And  from  three  days'  sleep  in  death 

As  a  sun  hath  risen; 
Ah  the  winter  of  our  sins, 

Long  and  dark,  is  Hying 
From  His  Light,  to  AVhom  we  give 

Laud  and  praise  undying. 

Kow  the  Queen  of  seasons,  bright 

With  the  Day  of  splendour, 
AVith  the  royal  Feast  of  feasts, 

Comes  its  joy  to  render; 
Comes  to  glad  Jerusalem,    , 

Who  with  true  alfection 
^\>lcomes  in  unwearied  strains 

Jesu's  Resurrection. 

Alleluia  now  we  cry 

To  our  King  Immortal, 
Who  triumphant  l)ui'st  the  bars 

Of  the  tomb's  dark  portal; 
Alleluia,  Avitli  the  Son 

(tOD  the  Fatiiek  praising; 
Alleluia  yet  again 

To  the  Spirit  raising.— Amen. 


91 

Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
Hark !  all  the  tril)es  Ilosanna  cry; 
O  Saviour  meek,  pursue  Thy  road 
^Vith  palms  and  scattered  garments 
strowTd. 

Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty ! 

In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die; 

()  CiiniST,  Thy  triumi)h  now  begin 

O'er  captive  death  an»l  con(iuered  sin. 

(78) 


Hide  on  !  ride  oii  in  majesty ! 

The  Angel  armies  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes 

To  see  tlie  approaching  Sacrilice. 

Ride  on  I  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
Tlie  last  and  liercest  strife  is  nigh: 
The  F  ATI  I  Ell  on  His  sai)phire  Throne 
Awaits  His  own  Anointed  Son. 

Ride  on  I  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die; 
liow  Thy  meek  Head  to  mortal  pain, 
Then  take,  O  God,  Thy  power,  and  reign. 

— Amen. 

92 

At  the  Cross  her  station  keeping 
Stood  the  mournf  nl  Mother  weeping, 

Where  He  hnng,  the  dying  Lord; 
For  her  sonl  of  joy  bereaved, 
liowed  with  anguish,  deeply  grieved, 

Felt  the  sharp  and  piercing  sword. 

Oh,  how  sad  and  sore  distressed 
Xow  was  she,  that  Mother  blessed 

Of  the  sole-ltegotteu  One; 
Deep  the  woe  of  her  aftiiction, 
When  she  saw  the  Cruciftxion 

Of  her  ever-glorious  fSou. 

Who,  on  Christ's  dear  Mother  gazing 
Pierced  by  anguish  so  amazing. 

Born  of  woman,  would  not  weep  ? 
AYlio,  onCiiRiST's  dear  :^[other  thinking, 
Such  a  cup  of  soiTO\y  drinking. 

Would  not  share  her  sorrow  deep? 

(T9) 


For  His  people's  sins  chastised, 

She  beheld  her  Son  despised,      [twined; 

Scourged,  and  crowned  with  thorns  en- 
Saw  Him  then  from  judgment  taken, 
And  in  death  by  all  forsaken, 

Till  His  Spirit  He  resigned. 

Jesu,  may  her  deep  devotion 
Stir  in  me  the  same  emotion. 

Fount  of  love,  Redeemer  kind. 
That  my  heart  fresh  ardour  gaining, 
And  a  purer  love  attaining. 

May  with  Thee  acceptance  find. 

— Amen 

93 

There  is  a  green  hill  far  away, 

AVithout  a  city  wah, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified. 

Who  died  ^o  save  us  all. 

We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell. 
What  pains  He  had  to  bear; 

But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 
He  hung  and  suffered  there. 

He  died  that  w^e  might  be  forgiven. 

He  died  to  make  us  good. 
That  we  might  go  at  last  to  Heaven, 

Saved  by  His  precious  Blood. 

There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin; 
He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 

Of  Heaven,  and  let  us  in. 

Oh,  dearly,  dearly  has  He  loved ! 

And  we  must  love  Him  too. 
And  trust  in  His  redeeming  Blood, 

And  try  His  works  to  do, — Amen. 

(80) 


I 


94 

Easter  flowers  are  blooming  bright, 
Easter  skies  pour  radiant  light, 
Christ  our  Lord  is  risen  in  might, 
Glory  in  the  highest. 

Angels  carolled  this  sweet  lay, 
When  in  manger  rude  He  lay; 
Now  once  more  cast  grief  away, 
Glory  in  the  highest. 

He,  then  born  to  grief  and  pain, 
Now  to  glory  born  again, 
CaUeth  forth  our  gladdest  strain, 
Glory  in  the  highest, 

As  He  riseth,  rise  we  too. 
Tune  we  heart  and  voice  anew. 
Offering  homage  glad  and  true. 
Glory  in  the  highest. — Amen. 

95 

Faithful  Cross,  above  all  others, 

One  and  only  noble  Tree, 
Kone  in  foliage,  none  in  blossom, 

None  in  fruit  thy  peer  may  be; 
Sweetest  Avood,  and  sweetest  iron; 

Sweetest  weight  is  hung  on  thee. 

Bend,  O  lofty  tree,  thy  branches. 

Thy  too  rigid  sinews  bend; 
And  awhile  the  stubborn  hardness, 

Which  thy  birth  bestowed,  suspend; 
And  the  limbs  of  Heaven's  High  Moii- 
arch 

Gently  on  thine  arms  extend. 

IThou  alone  was  counted  worthy 

This  world's  Eansom  to  sustain, 
IThat  a  shipwrecked  race  forever 
(81) 


ISIight  ai)ort  of  refuge  gain, 
W'itli  the  Sacred  Blood  iiiiuiuted 
Of  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 

96 

flail !  Festal  Day  !  for  evermore  adored  ! 

\Vherein  (u)d  conquered  Hell  and  up- 

^Yard  soared. 

(Repeat  in  Chorus.) 

See  the  world's  beauty,  budding  forth 

anew 
Shews  with  the  Lord,  His  gifts  returning 

too! 

Hail !  Festal  Day. 

The  earth  with  flowers  is  decked— the 

sky  serene; 
The  Heavenly  Portals  glow  with  brighter 

sheen, 

ILail!  Festal  Day. 

The    greenwood    leaves— the    flowering 

meadows  tell 
Of  Christ,  triumphant  over  gloomy  Hell. 
Hail!  Festal  Day. 

The  power  of  Satan  crushed.  He  seeks 
the  skies; 

From  eartli,  light,  stars  and  ocean  an- 
thems rise! 

Hail!  Festal  Day. 

The  Crucified  reigns  God  for  evermore; 
Their  Maker  all  created  things  adore 
Hail!  Festal  Day. 

Christ  Who  didst  fashion  man  and  hast 

rewon 
The  Eternal,  Father's  sole-begotten  Son, 
Hail!   Festal  Day. 

(83) 


I 


"W^ien  Death  and  Hell  the  human  race 

oVr-ran, 
Then,  man  to  save,  becamest  Man. 

Hail  1  Festal  Day. — Amen. 

97 

Golden  harps  are  sonnding, 
L  Angel  voices  sing, 

p         Pearly  gates  are  opened, 
Opened  for  the  King; 
Jesus,  King  of  Glory, 

Jesus,  King  of  Love, 
Is  gone  up  in  triumph 
To  His  throne  above. 

All  His  work  is  ended, 

Joyfully  we  sing; 
Jesus  hath  ascended ! 
Glory  to  our  King ! 

He  who  came  to  save  us, 

He  who  bled  and  died. 
Now  is  crowned  with  glory, 

xVt  His  Father's  Side. 
Never  more  to  suffer, 

Never  more  to  die; 
Jesus,  King  of  Glory, 

»Is  gone  up  on  high  ! 
AU  His  work,  &c. 

Praying  for  His  children 

In  that  blessed  place. 
Calling  them  to  glory, 

Sending  them  His  grace; 
His  bright  home  preparing, 

Faithful  ones,  for  you; 
Jesus  ever  liveth, 

Ever  loveth  too. 

AU  His  work,  <&c.— Amen. 

(83) 


98 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 
O  Thou  tor  sinners  slain, 
Let  it  not  be  in  vain 

That  Thou  hast  died; 
Thee  for  my  Saviour  let  me  take, 
My  only  refuge  let  me  make 

Thy  pierced  Side. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 
Into  the  sacred  flood 
Of  Thy  most  precious  Blood 

My  soul  I  cast: 
"Wash  me  and  make  me  clean  within. 
And  keep  me  pure  from  every  sin, 

TiU  life  be  past. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 
All  hail,  Incarnate  Word, 
Thou  everlasting  Lord, 

Saviour  most  Blest; 
Fill  us  with  love  that  never  faints. 
Grant  us  with  all  Thy  blessed  Saints 
Eternal  rest. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 
Worthy  is  He  alone 
To  sit  upon  the  Throne 

Of  God  above; 
One  with  the  Ancient  of  all  days. 
One  with  the  Comforter  in  praise. 

Ah  Light  and  Love.— Amen. 

99 

J  Esus  Christ  is  risen  to-day.  Alleluia ! 

Our  triumphant  holy-day,  Alleluia ! 

Who  did  once  upon  the  Cross,  Alleluia  ! 

Suffer  to  redeem  our  loss ,  Alleluia ! 

(84) 


Hymns  of  praise  then  let  iis  sing,  Alleliiiii  I 
Unto  Christ,  our  Heavenly  King, 

Alleluia! 
Who  endured  the  Cross  and  grave. 

Alleluia! 
Sinners  to  redeem  and  save,        Alleluia ! 

But  the  pain  which  He  endured.  Alleluia ! 
Our  salvation  has  procured ;  Allehiia ! 
Now  above  the  sky  He's  King,  Alleluia ! 
Where  the  Angels  ever  sing—    Alleluia ! 

—Amen. 

100 

Who  is  this,  so  weak  and  helpless. 

Child  of  lowly  Hebrew  maid, 
Rudely  in  a  stable  sheltered. 

Coldly  in  a  manger  laid? 
'Tis  the  Lord  of  all  creation. 

Who  this  wondrous  path  hath  trod; 
He  is  God  from  everlasting. 

And  to  everlasting,  God. 

Who  is  this — a  Man  of  Sorrows, 

Walking  sadly  life's  hard  way, 
Homeless,  weary,  sighing,  weeping 

Over  sin  and  Satan's  sway? 
'Tis  our  God,  our  glorious  Saviour, 

Who  above  the  starry  sky 
Now  for  us  a  place  prepareth. 

Where  no  tear  can  dim  tlie  eye. 

Who  is  this?  behold  Him  shedding 

Drops  of  Blood  npon  the  ground. 
Who  is  this  ?  despised,  rejected, 

Mocked,  insulted,  beaten, bound? 
'Tis  our  God,  Who  gifts  and  graces 

On  His  Church  now  poureth  down; 
Who  shall  smite  in  holy  vengeance 

All  His  foes  beneath  His  Throne, 
(85) 


Who  is  this  that  haiigeth  dying 

While  the  rude  world  scoffs  and  scorns  V 

Numbered  with  the  malefactors, 

Torn   with    nails    and  crowned  witL 
thorns  i^ 
'Tis  the  God  Wlio  ever  nvetli 

'Mid  the  shnnng  ones  on  liigli, 
In  tlie  glorious  golden  city 

Beigning  everlastingly .— Amen. 

101 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise  Alleluia 
To  His  Throne  above  the  skies:  Alleluia 
Chkist,  the  Lamb  for  sinners  given, 

Alleluia 
Enters  now^  the  highest  Heaven.  Alleluia 

There  for  Him  high  triumph  waits: 

Alleluia 

Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates;   Alleluia] 

He  hath  conquered  death  and  sin: 

Aheluia 

Take  the  King  of  Glory  in.         Alleluia 

Lo !  the  Heaven  its  Loed  receives, 

Aheluia 
Yet  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves; 

Alleluia 
Though  returning  to  His  Throne 

Alleluia, 
StiU  He  calls  mankind  His  own.  | 

Alleluia 

See!  He  hfts  His  Hands  above;  Alleluia! 
See !  He  shows  the  prints  of  love; 

Alleluia! 
Hark !  His  gracious  Lips  bestow 

Alleluia! 
Blessings  on  His  Church  below.  Alleluia 

(86) 


still  for  ns  He  intercedes,  Alleluia! 

His  pievailiiii*-  dejitli  lie  pleads,  Alleluia! 
Xear  Himself  iJiepares  our  place, 

Alleluia! 
He  the  first-fruits  of  our  race.  Alleluia ! 

Lord,  though  parted  from  our  sight 

Alleluia ! 

Far  above  the  starry  height,       Alleluia ! 
I  Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 

Alleluia! 

Seeking  Thee  above  the  skies.    Alleluia ! 

— Amen. 

103 

O  Jesus  Christ  remember, 
When  Thou  shalt  come  again 

Upon  the  clouds  of  Heaven, 
With  all  Thy  shining  train; 

When  every  eye  shall  see  Thee 

In  Deity  revealed. 
Who  now  upon  this  Altar 

In  silence  art  concealed; 

Remember  then,  O  Saviour, 

I  supplicate  of  Thee, 
That  here  I  bo^Yed  before  Thee 

Upon  my  bended  knee. 

That  here  T  owned  Thy  Presence, 

And  did  not  Thee  deny. 
And  glorified  Thy  Greatness, 

Though  hid  fioni  human  eye. 

Accept,  Divi'^e  liedeemer, 
The  homage  of  my  praise; 

Be  Thou  the  Light  and  Honor, 
And  Glory  of  my  days. 

(87) 


Be  Thou  my  Consolation 
When  death  is  drawing  nigh; 

Be  Thou  my  only  Treasure 
Through  all  eternity.— Amen. 

103 

At  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing 

Praise  to  our  victorious  King, 

Wlio  hath  washed  us  in  the  tide 

Flowing  from  His  pierced  Side; 

Praise  we  Him,  Whose  love  divine 

Gives  His  Sacred  Blood  for  wine, 

Gives  His  Body  for  the  feast, 

Christ  the  Victim,  Christ  the  Priest. 

Where  the  Paschal  blood  is  pom-ed, 

Death's  dark  Angel  sheathes  liis  sword; 

Israel's  hosts  triumphant  go 

Through  the  wave  that  drowns  the  foe. 

Praise  we  Christ, Whose  Blood  was  shed, 

Paschal  Victim,  Paschal  Bread; 

With  sincerity  and  love 

Eat  we  Manna  from  above. 

Miglity  Victim  from  the  sky, 

Heirs  iierce  powers  beneath  Thee  lie; 

Thou  hast  conquered  in  the  fight, 

Tiiou  hast  brought  us  life  and  light; 

Now  no  more  can  death  appal, 

Kowno  more  the  grave  enthral; 

Tliou  hast  opened  Paradise, 

And  in  Tliee  Thy  saints  shall  rise. 

Easter  triumph,  Easter  joy. 

Sin  alone  can  this  destroy; 

From  sin's  power  do  Thou  set  free 

Souls  new-born,  O  Lord,  in  Thee. 

Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise, 

Kisen  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise: 

Holy  Father,  praise  to  Thee, 

With  the  Spirit,  ever  be.— Amen. 

(88) 


104: 

THE  STOEY  OF  THE  CROSS. 

'•Is  it  nothing  to  you,  all  ye  that  pass 
by  V  Behold  and  see,  if  there  be  any  sor- 
row like  unto  My  sorrow."— Lam.  i:  12. 

THE  QUESTION. 

In  His  own  raiment  clad, 

With  His  Blood  dyed; 
Women  walk  sorrowing 

By  His  side. 
Heavy  that  Cross  to  Him— 

Weary  the  w^eight ; 
One  who  will  help  Him  waits 

At  the  gate. 
See !  they  are  travelling 

On  the  same  road — 
Simon  is  sharing  with 

Him  the  load. 
Oh !  whitlier  wandering 

Bear  they  that  Tree? 
He  who  first  carries  it— 

Who  is  He? 

THE  ANSWER. 

Follow  to  Calvary- 
Tread  where  He  trod— 

He  Who  forever  was 
Son  of  God. 

You  who  w^ould  love  Him,  stand, 
Gaze  at  His  Face: 

Tarry  awhile  on  your 
EartUy  race. 

Let  not  the  crucified 
Call  thee  in  vain; 

See  how  He  hangs  there 
In  bitter  pain. 

(89) 


Is  there  no  beauty  to 

You  who  pass  by 
In  tliat  lone  Fio:ure  which 

Marks  the  sky  ? 

THE   STORY  OF  THE  CROSS. 

On  the  Cross  lifted, 

Thy  Face  I  scan— 
Bearinof  that  Cross  for  me, 

vSoNof  Man. 

Thorns  form  Thy  diadem, 
Rough  AYOod  Thy  Throne; 

For  us  Thy  Blood  "is  shed— 
Us  alone. 

No  pillow  under  Thee 

To  rest  Thy  Read- 
only the  splintered  Cross 

Is  Thy  Bed. 

Nails  pierce  Thy  Hands  and  Feet, 

Thy  Side  the  spear; 
No  voice  is  nigh,  to  say 

Help  is  near. 

Shadows  of  midnight  fall. 

Though  it  is  day— 
Thy  friends  and  kinsfolk  stand 

Far  away. 

Loud  is  Thy  bitter  cry; 

Snnk  on  Thy  Breast 
Hangeth  Thy  bleeding  Head 

Without  rest. 

Loud  scoffs  the  dying  thief, 

Who  mocks  at  Thee— 
Can  ;t,  my  Saviouk,  be 

AU  for  me  y 

(90) 


Gazing  afar  from  Tliee, 

Silent  and  lone, 
Stand  tliose  few  Aveeper^  Thou 

Calleyt  Thine  Own. 

I  see  Thy  title,  Lord, 

Inscribed  above: 
"Jesus  of  Nazareth," 

King  of  Love ! 

What,  O  my  Sayiouk, 

Here  didst  Thou  See, 
That  made  Thee  suffer  and 

Die  for  me  V 

THE  APPEAL  FROM  THE  CROSS. 

Cliild  of  My  grief  and  pain, 

Watched  by  INIy  love, 
I  came  to  call  thee  to 

Realms  above. 

I  saw  thee  wandering 

Far  off  from  Me: 
In  love  I  seek  for  thee — 

Do  not  flee. 

Tor  thee  ISIy  Blood  I  shed— 

For  Thee  alone; 
I  came  to  purchase  thee 

For  Mine  own. 

Weep  not  for  ]\Iy  grief. 

Child  of  My  love; 
Strive  to  be  with  Me  in 

Heaven  above. 

OUR  CRY  TO  JESUS. 

Oh !  I  will  follow  Thee, 

Star  of  my  soul. 
Through  the  deep  shades  of  life, 

To  the  goal. 

(91) 


^ 


Yes,  let  Thy  Cross  be  bouie 

Each  clay  by  me— 
Mind  not  how  heavy,  if 

But  with  Thee. 

Lord,  if  Thou  only  wilt 

Make  nie  Thine  own, 
Give  no  companion  save 

Thee  alone. 

Grant  through  each  day  of  life 

To  stand  by  Thee, 
With  Thee  wiien  morning  breaks, 

Ever  to  be.— Amen. 

105 

Jesus,  high  in  glory, 

Lend  a  listening  ear; 
When  we  bow  before  Thee, 

Children's  praises  hear. 

Thongh  Thon  art  so  holy, 

Heaven's  Almighty  Kiiig, 
Thou  wilt  stoop  to  listen, 

When  Thy  praise  we  sing. 

We  are  little  children. 

Weak  and  apt  to  stray; 
Saviour,  guide  and  keep  us 

In  tlie  heavenly  way. 

Save  us,  Lord,  from  sinning; 

Watch  us  day  by  day; 
Help  us  now  to  love  Tliee; 

Take  our  sins  away: 

Then,  when  Thou  dost  call  us 

To  our  heavenly  home, 
We  shall  gladly  answer, 

Saviour,  Lord,  we  come.— Amen. 
m 


106 

Our  Lord,  He  was  a  carpenter, 

Who  wroiip:ht  with  saw  and  piano. 
And  did  in  Naz'reth,  tliirty  years, 

A  working  man  remain: 
]5ut  while   He  wrought,  the  heart  and 
thought 
Of  our  most  loving  Lord 
Were  ever  how  to  build  His  Church 
And  preach  the  glorious  Word. 

Then,  working  men,  be  brave,  be 
strong, 
To  serve  the  Lord  alway; 
Remember  what  Augustine  said: 
"'  To  labour  is  to  pray." 


Saint  Peter  was  a  fisherman, 

Who  toiled  upon  the  wave: 
"  Hencefortli    shalt    thou    catch  men,-' 
said  Christ, 

''  And  sinful  souls  shalt  save. '' 
"  Thou  art  a  rock,  and  I  will  build 

My  holy  Church  on  thee; 
The  keys  of  Heaven  thou  shalt  hold, 

Come,  follow  after  me." 
Then,  working  men,  etc. 

Saint  Paul,  he  was  a  tentmaker, 

And,  working  at  his  trade 
With  them  that  were  of  self -same  craft 

For  Christ  lie  converts  made. 
"These  hands, "  he  said,  "have  ministered 

To  my  necessity;" 
And  herein  gathered  his  reward, — 

He  made  the  gospel  free. 
Then,  working  men,  etc. 

(98) 


A 


The  good  physician  Luke,  whose  praise 

Through  all  the  churches  rolls, 
Like  his  great  Master,  toiled  to  save 

Men's  bodies  and  men's  souls. 
From  him  we  learn  those  songs  divine, 

Which  men  and  angels  too, 
Sing  day  by  day.     O  what  weak  man 

With  zeal  for  God  may  do! 
Then,  working  men,  etc. 

A  rich  young  rider  came  to  Christ, 

"  Lord  I  will  follow  Thee; 
Tlie  ten  commandments  I  have  kept, 

What  lacketh  yet  to  me  V  " 
''  Give  all  thy  wealth  to  feed  the  poor. 

And  thou  shalt  win  the  crown." 
Alas !  he  could  not  rise  to  that. 

His  riches  held  him  down. 
Then,  working  men,  etc. 

God's  saints  in  every  age  and  clime, 

All  in  their  several  ways. 
With  heart  and  hand,  in  life  and  death. 

Have  labored  for  His  praise: 
And  we  too,  brothers,  wheresoe'er 

Our  humble  lot  may  lie. 
Can  work  for  Him,  who  was  content 

For  us  to  work— and  die ! 

Then,  working  men,  etc. — Amen. 

107 

The  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is, 
Whose  goodness  faileth  never; 

I  notliing  lack  if  I  am  His 
And  He  is  mine  for  ever. 

Where  streams  of  living  water  flow 
My  ransomed  soul  He  leadeth. 

And,  where  the  verdant  pastures  grow, 
With  food  celestial  f eedeth. 

(94) 


Perverse  and  foolish  oft  I  strayed, 
r>ut  yet  in  love  He  sought  me, 

And  on  His  Shoulder  gently  laid, 
And  home,  rejoicing,  brought  me. 

In  death's  dark  vale  I  fear  no  ill 
With  Thee,  dear  Loud,  beside  me; 

Thy  rod  and  staff  my  comfort  still, 
Thy  Cross  Itefore  to  guide  me. 

Thou  spread 'st  a  Table  in  my  sight, 
Thy  Unction  grace  bestoweth. 

And  oh  !  what  transport  of  deliglit 
From  Thy  pure  Chalice  tloweth. 

And  so  through  all  the  length  of  days 
Thy  goodness  faileth  never; 

Good  Shepherd,  may  I  sing  Thy  praise 
Within  Thy  house  for  ever.— Amen. 

108 

Rejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart ! 
liejoice !  give  thanks  and  sing; 
Your  festal  banner  wave  on  high. 
The  Cross  of  Christ,  your  King. 

Bright  youth  and  snow-crowned  age, 
Strong  men  and  maidens  meek, 
Raise  high  your  free  exulting  song, 
God's  wondrous  praises  speak. 

Yes,  onw^ard,  onward  still. 
With  hymn,  and  chant,  and  song. 
Through  gate,  and  porch,  and  columned 
The  hallowed  pathways  throng,    [aisle. 

With  all  the  Angel  choirs, 
With  all  the  saints  on  earth, 
Pour  out  the  strains  of  joy  and  bliss, 
True  rapture,  noblest  mirth. 

1(85) 


1 


L 


Your  clear  Hosaniias  raise, 
And  Alleluias  loud; 
Whilst  answering  echoes  ni)\Yaid  float, 
Like  wreaths  of  incense  cloud. 

With  voice  as  full  and  strong 
As  ocean's  snrging  praise, 
Send  forth  the  hymns  our  fathers  loved, 
The  psalnis  of  ancient  days. 

Yes,  on  throngh  life's  long  path. 
Still  chanting  as  ye  go. 
From  youth  to  age,  by  night  and  day, 
In  gladness  and  in  woe. 

Still  lift  yonr  standard  high. 
Still  march  in  firm  array. 
As  warriors  through  the  darkness  toil 
Till  dawns  the  golden  day. 

At  last  the  march  shall  end. 
The  wearied  ones  shall  rest, 
The  pilgrims  find  their  Father's  honse, 
Jerusalem  the  blest. 

Then  on,  ye  pure  in  heart, 
Eejoice,  give  thanks,  and  sing; 
Your  festal  banner  wave  on  high. 
The  Cross  of  Christ,  your  King. 

Praise  Him  Who  reigns  on  high, 
The  Lord  Whom  we  adore. 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 
One  God  for  evermore. — Amen. 

109 

Through  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow 
Onward  goes  tlie  pilgrim  band. 

Singing  songs  of  expectation, 
Marching  to  the  Promised  Laud, 

(96) 


Cleur  Itefore  us  through  the  darkness 
(rleaiiis  and  burns  the  guiding"  light, 

1  brother  clasps  the  hand  of  brother, 
Stepping  fearless  through  the  night. 

One  the  light  of  God's  own  i)resence 
O'er  1 1  is  ransomed  peoi)le  shed, 

( 'liasing  far  the  gloom  and  terror, 
Briglitening  aU  the  path  we  tread: 

One  the  object  of  our  journe}'. 
One  the  faith  which  never  tires, 

One  the  earnest  looking  forward. 
One  the  hope  our  (tod  inspires: 

One  the  strain  that  lips  of  thousands 
Lift  as  from  the  lieart  of  one; 

One  the  conflict,  one  the  peril. 
One  the  march  in  God  begun: 

One  the  gladness  of  rejoicing 

On  the  far  eternal  sliore. 
Where  t]ie  One  Almighty  Father 

Reigns  in  love  for  evermore. 

Onward  therefore,  pilgrim  brothers, 
Onward  with  the  Cross  our  aid ! 

Bear  its  shame,  and  fight  its  battle. 
Till  we  rest  beneath  its  shade. 

Hoon  shall  come  the  great  awaking. 

Soon  the  rending  of  the  toml)- 
Then  the  scattering  of  all  shadows. 

And  the  end  of  toil  and  gloom. — Amen. 

110 

There's  a  Friend  for  little  children 
Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 

A  Friend  Who  never  changes, 
Whose  love  will  never  die; 

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Our  earthly  friends  may  fail  iis, 

And  change  with  changing  years 
This  Friend  is  always  worthy 
Of  that  dear  Name  He  bears. 

There's  a  rest  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Who  love  the  Blessed  Saviour, 

And  to  the  Father  cry; 
A  rest  from  every  turmoil, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free. 
Where  every  little  pilgrim 

Shall  rest  eternally. 

There's  a  home  for  little  childi-eu 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky. 
Where  Jesus  reigns  in  gioiy, 

A  home  of  peace  and  joy; 
No  home  on  earth  is  like  it. 

Nor  can  with  it  compare; 
For  every  one  is  happy, 

Nor  could  be  happier,  there. 

There's  a  crown  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky. 
And  all  who  look  for  Jesus 

Shall  wear  it  by-and-by: 
A  crown  of  Ijrightest  glory. 

Which  He  will  then  bestow 
On  those  who  found  His  favour, 

And  loved  His  Name  below. 

There's  a  song  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  song  that  will  uot  Aveary, 

Though  sung  continually; 
A  song  which  even  Angels 

Can  never,  never  sing; 
They  knoAV  uot  Christ  as  S a yj our, 

But  w^orship  Him  as  King. 

(98) 


There's  a  robe  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  nky: 
And  a  harp  of  s\veete.st  music, 

And  palms  of  victorv. 
All,  all  al)ove  is  treasured, 

And  found  in  Ciikist  alone; 
Lord,  grant  Thy  little  children 

May  know  Thee  as  their  own. — Amen 

111 

The  Church's  one  foundation 

Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  AVater  and  the  Word. 
From  Heaven  He  came  and  sought  her 

To  be  His  holy  Bride; 
With  His  own  Blood  He  bought  her, 

And  for  her  life  He  died. 
Elect  from  every  nation, 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Her  charter  of  salvation 
.    One  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Birth, 
One  Holy  Name  she  blesses. 

Partakes  one  Holy  Food, 
And  to  one  hope  she  presses 

With  every  grace  endued. 
Though  with  a  scornful  wonder 

]S[en  see  her  sore  opprest. 
By  schisms  rent  asunder. 

By  heresies  distrest. 
Yet  saints  their  watch  are  keeping, 

Their  cry  goes  up, ''  How  long  V  " 
And  soon  the  night  of  weeping 

Shall  be  the  morn  of  song. 
Mid  toil  and  tribulation, 

A*nd  tumult  of  her  war, 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore: 


Till  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 
And  the  great  Chnrcli  victorious 

Shall  he  tlie  Church  at  rest. 

Yet  she  on  earth  hath  union 

With  Goi)  the  Three  in  One, 
And  mystic  sweet  communion 

With  those  whose  rest  is  won; 
Oh,  happy  ones  and  holy  I 

LoKi),  give  us  grace  that  we, 
Like  them,  the  meek  and  lowly. 

On  high  may  dwell  with  Thee. 

—Amen. 

112 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers. 

Marching  as  to  war. 
With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before; 
Christ,  the  Koyal  Master, 

Leads' against  the  foe; 
Forward  into  battle ' 

See  His  banners  go. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  &c. 

At  the  sign  of  triumph 

Satan's  host  doth  flee; 
On  then,  Christian  soldiers. 

On  to  victory; 
Hell  s  f(nnidations  quiver 

At  the  shout  of  praise. 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices. 

Loud  your  anthems  raise. 

Onward.  Christian  soldiers,  &c 
Like  a  mighty  army 

Moves  the  Church  of  God; 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod; 

(100) 


I 


We  are  not  divided, 

All  one  body  we, 
One  in  hope  and  doctrine, 

One  in  chiu-ity. 
Onward,  Cliristian  soldiers,  &t. 

Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain: 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail: 
AVe  have  Christ's  own  promise. 

And  that  cannot  fail. 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  &c. 

Onward,  then,  ye  people, 

Join  our  happy  throng. 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices 

In  the  triumph  song; 
Glory,  laud,  and  honour 

Unto  Christ  the  King, 
This  through  countless  ages 

Men  and  angels  sing. 
Onward,  Chiistian  soldiers,  &r. 
— Amen. 

113 

Alleluia!  AUeluia!  AUeluia! 
O  sons  and  daughters,  let  us  sing ! 
'i'iie  Kijig  of  Heaven,  the  glorious  King, 
0"er  death  to-day  rose  triumphing. 
AUeluia! 

That  Sunday  morn  at  break  of  day, 
The  faithful  women  WTut  their  way 
To  seek  the  tomb  where  Jesus  lay. 
AlieluiaJ 

(101) 


An  Angel  clad  in  white  they  see, 
Who  sat,  and  spake  unto  the  three, 
"Your  Lord  doth  go  to  Galilee. " 
Alleluia  1 

That  night  the  apostles  met  in  fear, 
Amidst  them  came  their  Lord  most  dear, 
And  said,  "  My  peace  be  on  all  here." 
Alleluia ! 

When  Thomas  first  the  tidings  heard, 
How  they  had  seen  the  risen  Lord, 
He  doubted  the  disciples' word. 
Alleluia! 

"  My  pierced  Side,  O  Thomas,  see; 
My  Hands,  My  Feet,  I  show  to  Thee; 
Nor  faithless,  but  believing  be.'' 
Alleluia! 

No  longer  Thomas  then  denied. 
He  saw  the  Feet,  the  Hands,  the  Side; 
''  Thou  art  my  Lord  and  God, "he  cried. 
Alleluia! 

How  blest  are  they  who  have  not  seen. 
And  yet  whose  faith  liath  constant  been; 
For  tiiey  eternal  life  shall  win. 
Alleluia! 

On  this  most  holy  day  of  days. 
To  God  your  hearts  and  voices  raise,      ■ 
In  laud,  and  jubilee,  and  praise.  W^ 

Alleluia !— Amen. 

114 

Holy  Ghost,  come   down   upon 
children, 

Give  us  grace  and  make  us  Thine; 
Tliy  tender  tires  within  us  kindle, 

Blessed  Spirit  1  Dove  Divine' 

(102) 


For  all  within  us  good  and  holy 
Is  from  Thee,  Tliy  precious  gift; 

In  all  our  joys,  in  all  our  sorrows. 
Wistful  hearts  to  Thee  we  lift. 
Holy  Ghost,  &c. 

0  we  have  grieved  Thee,Gracious  Spirit! 

AV  ay  ward,  wanton,  cold  are  we; 
And  still  onr  sins,  new  every  morning, 

Never  yet  have  wearied  Thee. 
Holy  Ghost,  &c. 

Now,  if  OTir  hearts  do  not  deceive  us, 
We  would  take  Thee  for  our  Lord; 

0  dearest  Spirit  !  make  us  faitliful 
To  Thv  least  and  lightest  word. 
Holy  Ghost,  &c.— Amen. 

115 

Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed 

His  tender  last  farewell, 
xV  Guide,  a  Comforter,  liequeathed 
With  us  to  dwell. 

He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gracious  willing  Guest, 
Wliile  He  can  find  one  hinnble  heart 
WTierein  to  rest. 

And  His  that  gentle  Yoice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breath  of  even. 
That  checks  each  fault,  that  calms  eack 
fear, 
And  speaks  of  heaven. 

And  every  virtue  w^e  possess. 

And  every  conquest  won, 
And  every  thought  of  hohness, 
Are  His  alone. 

(103) 


Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  weakiiesB,  ])ityingc,  see; 
Oh,  make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling-place, 
And  worthier  Thee !— AnijBii. 

116 

A  rliyme,  a  rhyme,  for  Easter  time 

Come  sing  with  mirth  and  glee; 
Come  youtli  and  age,  with  sire  and  sage. 

And  join  in  liarmony  ! 
For  CimisT  hath  burst  His  prison  gate. 

\rhose  bars  before  llim  fell. 
Al  )f t  tie  fares  and  with  Him  bears 

The  keys  of  death  and  Hell. 

Xo  powers  of  night  can  keep  His  soul 

Its  prison  bourns  within; 
Corruption  foul  can  ne'er  control 

His  form  unstained  by  sin. 
Ilis  three  days  o'er.  He  comes  once  more 

To  tread  the  hallowed  sod 
I>y  Sion's  gate,  where  hellish  hate 

Had  slain  the  Son  of  God. 

I>ut  not  alone  doth  Jesus  speed; 

A  throng  of  spirits  bright 
Away  to  earth  with  Him  proceed, 

As  trophies  of  His  miglit. 
Around  doth  i^ress  the  saintly  band, 

They  move  in  liesh  again. 
Once  more  on  Salem's  mount  they  stand 

And  show  themselves  to  men. 

And  so  through  Him  Who  conquered 
Death, 

May  we,  too,  upward  press, 
From  death  of  sin  sweet  life  to  win 

Of  truth  and  holiness', 

(104) 


And  like  the  Saints  returning  home 
\\  itU  CiiKitsT,  we  pray  that  we 

May  to  (ioD's  lioly  lity  come 
And  true  Mount  fSion  see  U—Amen. 

117 

We  are  but  little  children  weak, 
Xor  born  in  any  high  estate; 
What  can  we  do  for  Jesus'  sake, 
Who  is  so  high  and  good  and  great  V 

We  know  the  Holy  Innocents 
l.aid  down  for  Ilini  tiieir  infant  life, 
And  martyrs  brave  and  patient  saints 
Have  stood  for  Him  in  lire  and  strife. 

We  wear  the  cross  they  wore  of  old. 
Our  lips  have  learned  like  vows  to  make; 
We  need  not  die,  w'e  cannot  fight; 
What  may  we  do  for  Jesus'  sakeV 

Oh,  day  by  day,  each  (christian  child 
Has  iniicli  to  "do,  without,  within; 
A  death  to  die  for  Jesus'  sake, 
A  weary  war  to  wage  with  sin. 

When  deep  within  our  swelling  hearts 
The  thoughts  of  pride  and  anger  rise, 
AV^hen  Ijitter  words  are  on  our  tongues, 
And  tears  of  passion  in  our  eyes; 

Then  we  may  stay  the  angry  blow% 
Then  we  may  check  the  hasty  word, 
(rive  gentle  answers  back  again,  ♦ 
And  fight  a  battle  for  our  Lord. 

With  smiles  of  peace,  and  looks  of  love. 
Light  in  our  dwellings  we  may  make, 
r>id  kind  good-humour  brighten  there: 
And  still  do  all  for  Jesus'  sake, 

(105) 


There's  not  a  cliild  so  small  and  weak 
I)iit  has  his  little  cross  to  take; 
His  little  work  of  love  and  praise, 
That  he  may  do  for  Jesus'  sake.— Amen. 

118 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country, 

Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep; 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep. 
The  mention  of  thy  glory 

Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 

And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 

0  one,  O  only  mansion ! 

O  Paradise  of  joy! 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 

And  smiles  have  no  alloy; 
The  Lamb  is  all  thy  splendour; 

The  Crucified  thy  praise; 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  people  raise. 

AVith  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks, 

Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze; 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 

Unite  in  thee  their  rays; 
Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced; 
The  Saints  build  up  thy  fabric, 

And  the  corner-stone  is  Christ. 

Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean  ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day ' 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away  I 

.    ^  _  (106) 


Upon  tlie  Rock  of  Ages 
i'liey  raise  tliy  holy  tower; 

Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 
.Viid  thine  the  golden  dower. 

O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  home  of  (tOD's  elect ! 
0  sweet  and  blessed  country 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Je.su,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father 

And  ISpikit,  ever  Blest.— Amen. 

119 

Jerusalem  !  my  happy  home  I 
AVhen  shah  I  come  to  theeV 

When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end. 
Thy  joys  when  shall  1  see  V 

O  happy  harbour  of  the  Saints, 

O  sweet  and  pleasant  soil, 
111  thee  no  sorrows  may  be  found, 

>»'o  grief,  no  care,  no  toil ! 

Jerusalem  I    Jerusalem  I 

(Tod  grant  1  once  may  see 
Thy  endless  joys,  and  of  the  same 

Tartaker  aye  may  be ! 

Thy  walls  are  made  of  precious  stones, 
Thy  bulwarks  diamonds  square, 

Thy  gates  are  of  right  Orient  pearl. 
Exceeding  rich  and  rare. 

Thy  turrets  and  thy  pinnacles 

\\'ith  carbuncles  do  shine; 
Thy  very  streets  are  paved  Avith  gold 

Surpassing  clear  and  fine. 

(107) 


Tliere  David  stands,  with  harp  in  hands,! 
xVs  master  of  the  anire:  i" 


xVs  master  of  the  qnirf": 
Ten  thousand  times  tluit  man  were  Itlest 
That  might  his  music  hear  ! 

Our  Lady  sings  ^lagnificat 
Witli  tones  surpassing  sweet, 

And  all  the  virgins  bear  their  part, 
Sitting  al)out  her  feet. 

Te  Deum  doth  Baint  Ambrose  sing, 

Saint  Austin  doth  the  like; 
Old  Simeon  and  Zachary 

Have  not  their  songs  to  seek. 

There  IMagdalene  hath  left  her  moan 

And  cheerfully  dotli  sing 
With  l)lessed  saints,  whose  liarmony 

In  every  street  doth  ring. 

.Terusalem,  my  happy  home, 

Would  (tOD  I  were  in  thee: 
Would  (tOD  my  woes  were  at  an  end. 

Thy  joys  that  I  might  see !— Amen. 

;i20 

Above  th.e  clear  blue  sky. 

In  Heaven's  bright  abode. 
The  angel  host  on  high 
Sing  praises  to  their  (tod. 
\\llelulia ! 
They  love  to  sing. 
To  God  their  King, 
Allehiia  ! 

But  Gob  from  infant  tongues. 

On  earth  receiveth  praise. 
AVe  then  our  cheerful  songs 

Tn  sweet  accord  will  raise, 

(108) 


1 


Alleluia ! 
We  too  Avill  siu.t^^ 
To  God  our  Kiui,^ 
Alleluia, ! 

O  blessed  Loud,  Thy  truth 
To  us  Thy  babes  iuii)art. 
Aud  teach  us  iu  our  youth 
To  know  Thee  as  Thou  art. 
Alleluia: 

Then  shall  we  siui»" 
To  (tOD  our  King, 
Alleluia ! 

Oh,  may  Thy  holy  Word 

Spread  all  the  ^vorld  around 
And  all  with  one  accord 
Uplift  the  jovful  sound, 
Alleluia ! 

All  then  shall  sing 
To  God  their  King, 
Alleluia !— Amen. 

121 

Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above 
In  the  land  of  light  and  love; 
Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  below 
In  this  land  of  sin  and  woe. 
Oh,  my  spirit  longs  and  faints 
For  the  converse  of  Thy  Saints, 
For  the  lirightness  of  Thy  Face, 
For  Thy  fuhness,  God  of  grace. 

ITappv  birds  tliat  sing  and  fly 
Round  Thy  altars,  O  Most  High; 
IIapi)ier  souls  that  find  a  rest 
In  a  heavenly  Father's  breast; 
Like  the  wandering  dove  that  found 

(109) 


Ko  repose  on  earth  around, 
They  can  to  their  ark  repair, 
And  enjoy  it  ever  there. 

Happy  souls,  their  praises  flow 
Even  in  this  vale  of  woe; 
Waters  in  the  desert  rise, 
Manna  feeds  them  from  the  skies ; 
On  they  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Till  they  reach  Thv  Throne  at  lengtli, 
At  Thy  Feet  adoring  fall. 
Who  hast  led  them  safe  through  all. 

Lord,  he  mine  this  prize  to  win, 
Guide  me  through  a  world  of  sin, 
Keep  me  by  Thy  saving  grace, 
Give  me  at  Thy  Side  a  place. 
Sun  and  Shield  alike  Thou  art. 
Guide  and  guard  my  erring  heart; 
Grace  and  glory  flow  from  Thee; 
Shower,  oh,  shower  them.  Lord,  on  me  . 

— Amen 

133 

Come  sing  with  holy  gladness 

High  Alleluias  sing; 
Uplift  your  loud  Hosannas 

To  Jesus,  Lord  and  King: 
Sing,  boys,  in  joyful  chorus 

Your  hymn  of  praise  to-day; 
And  sing,  ye  gentle  maidens. 

Your  sweet  responsive  lay. 

'Tis  good  for  boys  and  maidens 
Sweet  hymns  to  Christ  to  sing; 

'Tis  meet  that  children's  voices 
Should  praise  the  children's  King: 
(110) 


For  JESUS  is  salvation, 
And  glory,  grace,  and  rest; 

To  babe,  and  boy,  and  maiden 
The  one  Redeemer  Blest. 

O  boys,  be  strong  in  Jesus! 

To  toil  for  Him  is  gain; 
And  Jesus  wrought  with  Joseph 

^Vith  chisel,  saw  and  plane. 
O  maidens,  live  for  Jesus, 

^Vho  was  a  maiden's  Son  I 
Be  patient,  pure,  and  gentle, 

And  perfect  grace  begun. 

Soon  in  tlie  golden  city 

Tlie  bo\s  and  girls  shall  play. 
And  through  the  dazzling  mansions 

Rejoice  in  endless  day. 
O  Christ,  prepare  Thy  children 

AVith  that  triumphant  throng 
To  pass  the  burnished  portals. 

And  sing  the  eternal  song.— Amen. 

123 

See  amid  the  winter's  snow, 
Born  for  us  on  earth  below ; 
See  the  tender  ].amb  appears, 
Promised  from  eternal  years. 

CHORUS, 

Hail,  thou  ever-blessed  morn; 
Hail,  redemption's  happy  daw^nl 
Sing  through  all  Jerusalem, 
CiiPiiST  is  born  in  Bethlehem. 

Lo,  within  the  manger  lies 
He  Who  built  the  starry  skies; 
He  AVho,  throned  in  height  sublime, 
Sits  amid  the  C  herubim  ! 
Hail,  thou  ever-blessed,  &c. 
(Ill) 


Say,  ye  holy  shepherds,  say, 
AVhat  your  joyful  news  to-day; 
AVherefore  have  ye  left  your  sheep 
On  the  lowly  mountain  steep  ? 
Hail,  thou  ever-hlessed,  &c. 

"As  we  watched  at  dead  of  night, 
T.o,  we  saw  a  wondrous  light; 
Angels  singing  peace  on  earth, 
Told  us  of  the  Saviour's  birth." 
Hail,  thou  ever-blessed,  &c. 

Sacred  Infant,  all  divine. 
What  a  tender  love  was  Thine, 
Thus  to  come  from  highest  bliss 
Down  to  such  a  world  as  this ! 
Hail,  thou  ever-blessed,  &c. 

Teach,  oh,  teach  us.  Holy  Child, 
]5y  Thy  Face  so  meek  and  mild. 
Teach  "us  to  resemble  Thee, 
In  Thy  SAveet  humility. 
Hail,  thou  ever-blessed,  &c. 

124 

]:rightly  gleams  our  banner, 

rointing  to  tlie  sky, 
Waving  on  Chkist's  soldiers 

To  their  home  on  high  ! 
Marching  through  the  desert, 

(Tladly  thus  we  pray. 
Still  with  hearts  united. 
Singing  on  our  way — 

Ijrightly  gleams  our  Ijanner, 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  on  Chkist's  soldiers 
To  their  home  on  high  I 
(113) 


J  ESI",  Lord  and  jSIaster, 

At  Thy  sacred  Feet, 
Ih're,  Mitli  hearts  rejoicing, 

See  Thy  children  meet, 
Often  have  we  left  Thee, 

Often  ii:one  astray; 
Keep  ns,  mighty  Saviour, 

In  the  narrow  way. 
Brightly  gleams,  &c. 

Pattern  of  our  childhood, 

Once  Thyself  a  Child, 
]\rake  our  childhood  holy, 

Pure,  and  meek,  and  mild. 
In  the  hour  of  danger 

Whither  can  we  flee, 
Save  to  Thee,  dear  Saviour, 

Only  unto  Thee  V 

Brightly  gleams,  &c. 

All  our  days  direct  us 

In  the  way  we  go; 
Crown  us  still  victorious 

Over  every  foe: 
Bid  Thine  Angels  shield  us 

When  the  storm-clouds  lour; 
Pardon  Thou  and  save  us 

In  the  last  dread  hour. 
Brightly  gleams.  &c. 

Then  with  saints  and  Angels 

jNIay  we  join  above. 
Offering  prayers  and  praises 

At  Thy  Throne  of  love. 
When  the  march  is  over, 

Then  come  rest  and  peace, 
Jests  in  His  beauty ! 

Songs  that  never  cease  ! 

Brightly  gleams,  &c.— Amen. 

<113) 


125 

Oft  ill  danger,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go; 
Bear  the  toil,  maintain  the  strife. 
Strengthened  witli  the  Bread  of  Life. 

Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye. 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry ; 
Let  not  fear  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad; 
Marcli  in  heavenly  armour  clad ; 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long. 
Soon  shall  victory  wake  your  song. 

Onward  then  to  glory  move; 
More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go ! 

Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise, 
Father  unto  Thee  we  raise. 
Holy  Jesus,  praise  to  Thee 
With  the  Spirit  ever  be.— Amen. 

126 

Saviour,  blessed  Saviour, 

Listen  whilst  we  sing, 
Hearts  and  voices  raising 

Praises  to  our  King; 
All  we  have  to  offer, 

All  Vv'e  hope  to  be, 
Body,  soul,  and  spirit, 

All  we  yield  to  Thee. 

Nearer,  ever  nearer, 
Christ,  we  draw  to  Thee; 

Deep  in  adoration, 
Bending  low  the  knee; 
(U4) 


Thou  for  our  redemption 

Cam'st  on  earth  to  die; 
Thou  that  we  might  follow, 

Hast  gone  up  on  high. 

Onward,  ever  onward, 

Journeying  o'er  the  road; 
Worn  by  saints  before  us. 

Journeying  on  to  God; 
Leaving  all  behind  us, 

May  we  hasten  on, 
Backward  never  looking 

Till  the  prize  is  won. 

Higher,  then,  and  higher, 

Bear  the  ransomed  soul, 
Earthly  toils  forgotten. 

Saviour,  to  its  goal; 
Where,  in  joys  unthought  of, 

Saints  with  Angels  sing, 
Xever  Aveary,  raising 

Praises  to  their  King.— Amen. 

137 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 

morning 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine 

aid! 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Cuiide  where  our  Infant  Redeemer  is 

laid ! 

Cold  on  Thy  cradle  the  dew-drops  are 

shining; 
Low  lies  Thy  Head  with  the  beasts  of 

the  stall; 
Angels  adore  Thee,  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 

(116) 


Say,    shall   we   yield    Tliee,   in    costly 

devotion ; 
Odours  of  Edom  and  offerings  Divine  ! 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the 

ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the 

mine  ? 

Yet  may  we  offer  more  am])le  oblation; 
Love,  more  than  gold,  shall  Thy  favour 

secure; 
Richest  of  myrrh  is  the  heart's  adoration; 
Sweetest  of  incense  the  prayer  of  the 

pure. 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 

morning  I 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine 

aid ! 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  Infant  Redeemer  is 

laid  I  —Amen. 

128 

Oh,  what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be, 
Those  endless  Sabbaths  the  blessed  ones 

seel 
Crown  for  the  valiant,  to  weary  ones 

rest ; 
Goi>  shall  be  All  and  in  all  ever  blest. 

What  are  the  Monarch,  His  Court,  and 

His  Throne  ? 
What  are  the  peace  and  the  joy  that  they 

own  ? 
Oh  that  the  blest  ones,  who  in  it  have 

share, 
All  that  they  feel  could  as  fully  decline ! 

ai6) 


i 


I 


Truly  Jerusalem  name  ^^•e  tliat  shore. 

Vision  of  peace,  that  brings  joy  ever- 
more ; 

Wish  and  fullilinciit  can  seveicd  l»e 
ne'er, 

Xor  the  thing  prayed  for  come  short  of 
the  prayer. 

There,  where  no  troubles  distraction  can 

bring-. 
We  the  sweet  anthems  of  Sion  shall  sing; 
AVhile  for  Thy  grace,  ].oi:d,  their  voices 

of  praise 
Thy  l)lessed  people  eternally  raise. 

There  dawns  no  Sabl)ath,  no  Sabbath  is 
oVr. 

Those  Sal)batli-keepers  have  one  ever- 
more; 

One  and  unending  is  that  triumi)h-song 

AVhicli  to  the  Angels  and  ns  shall  l)elong. 

Xow    in    the   meanwhile,    with   hearts 

raised  on  high, 
We  for  that  country  must  yearn  and  must 

sigh; 
Seeking  Jerusalem,  dear  native  land. 
Through   our    long   exile  on  Eabylon's 

strand. 

Low  before  Him  with  our  praises  we  fall 
Of  Whonj.   and  in  AVhom,  and  through 

AVhor:  are  all; 
Of  Whom,  the  Fattier;  and  in  Whom, 

the  Son  -. 
Through  Whom,  the  Spiiitt,  with  them 

ever  One.  — Amen. 

(117) 


139 

Hark,  the  sound  of  holy  voices,  chant- 
ing at  the  crystal  sea. 

Alleluia!  Alleluia!   Alleluia!    Lord,  to 
Thee. 

Multitude  which  none  can  number,  like 
the  stars  in  glory  stands, 

Clothed  in  white  apparel,  holding  palms] 
of  victory  in  their  hands. 


Patriarch,  and  holy  Prophet,  who  pre- 
pared the  way  of  Ciikist, 

King,  Apostle,  Saint,  Confessor,  Martyr, 
and  Evangelist, 

Saintly  maiden,  godly  matron,  widows 
who  have  watched  to  prayer, 

Joined  in  holy  concert,  singing  to  the 
Lord  of  ail,  are  there. 


They  have  come  from  tribulation,  and 

have  washed  their  robes  in  Blood, 
AVashed  them  in  the  Blood  of  Jesus; 

tried  they  were,  and  firm  they  stood; 
Mocked,  inii)risoned,  stoned,  tormented, 

sawn  asunder,  slain  with  sword. 
They  have  conquered  Death   and  8atan 

"by  tlie  might  of  Chiust  the  Lord. 


Marching  with  Thy  Cross  their  banner, 

they  Jiave  triumphed,  following 
Thee,  the  Captain  of   salvation — Thee, 

their  Saviour  and  their  King; 
Gladly,  F.ohd,  with  Thee  they  suffered ; 

gladly,  1X)HD.  with  Thee  they  died; 
And  by  death  to  life  immortal  they  were 

born  and  glorified. 
(118) 


Nowtliey  reign  in  heavenly  glory,  now 

they  Wcilk  in  golden  liglit, 
Xow  they  drink,  as  from  a  river,  holy 

bliss  and  infinite; 
Love  and  peace  they  taste  for  ever,  and 

all  trntli  and  knowledge  see 
In  the     beatific    vision  of  the  I^lessed 

Trinity. 

(lOD  of  God,  the  One-begotten  Light 

of  Light,  E.mmanuel, 
In  \Vhose   Body  joined  together  all  the 

saints  for  ever  dwell. 
Ponr  npon  ns  of  Thy  fnlness,    that  we 

may  for  evermore 
God  tlie   Father,  God  the   Son,  and 

God  the  Holy  Ghost  adore. 

—Amen. 

130 

]  ead  us,  Heavenly  Father,  lead  ns 
Cer  the  world's  tempestuous  sea; 

(Vuide  us,  guard  us,  keep  us.  feed  us, 
For  we  have  no  help  but  Thee, 

Yet  possessing  every  blessing. 
If  our  God  our  Father  be. 

Saviour,  breathe  forgiveness  o'er  us. 
All  our  weakness  Thou  dost  know: 

Thou  didst  tread  this  earth  before  us. 
Thou  didst  feel  its  keenest  woe; 

Lone  and  dreary,  faint  and  weary. 
Through  the  desert  Thou  didst  go. 

(Spirit  of  our  God,  descending, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  joy. 

Love  with  every  passion  blending. 
Pleasure  that  can  never  cloy- 

Thus  ])rovided,  pardoned,  guided. 
Xothing  can    uj  peace  destroy. 

— Amen. 

1119) 


131 

For  all  the  saints  who  from  their  labours 
rest, 

Who  Thee  by  faith  before  the  world  con- 
fessed, 

Thy  Name,  O  Jesu,  be  for  ever  blest. 
Alleluia! 

Thou  J^'ast  their  Rock,  their  Fortress, 
and  theirMight; 

Thou,  I.OKD,  their  Captain  in  the  well- 
fought  hght; 

Thou  in  the  darkness  drear  their  one  true 
Light.  Alleluia! 

Fortlie  Apostles' glorious  company, 
^Vho,   bearing  forth  the  cross  o'er  land 

and  sea, 
Shook  ah  the  mighty  world,  we  sing  to 

Thee.  Alleluia ! 

For  the  Evangelists,  by  wliose  pure  word. 
Like  fourfold  streams,  the  garden  of  the 

Lord 
Is  fair  and  fruitful,  be  Thy  N'ame  adored. 
AUeluia! 

For  Martyrs,  who  with  rapture-kindled 

eye, 
Saw  tlie  bright  crown  descending  fronij 

the  sky,  ■ 

And  dying,  grasped  it.  Thee  we  glorify." 
Alleluia! 

Oh,  may  Thy  soldiers,  faithful,  true,  and 

bold, 
"Fight  as  the  Saints  who  nobly  fought  of 

old, 
And  win,  with  them,  the  victor's  crownj 

of  gold.  Alleluia! 

(120) 


Oh,  l)lest  coiinuunioii!  fellowsliip  diviiiet 
We  feebly  struggle;  they  in  glory  shiiiel 
Yet  all  are  one  in  Thee,  for  all  are  Thine. 
Allemia! 

And  when  the  strife  is  fierce,  the  wai- 
fare  long. 

Steals  on  the  ear  the  distant  triumph- 
song, 

And  hearts  are  brave  again,  and  arms  are 
strong.  Alleluia! 

The  golden  evening  brightens  in  the  west: 
Soon,  soon,  to  faithful  warriors  conieth 

rest ; 
Sweet  is  the  calm  of  Paradise  the  blest. 
Aheluia! 

But  lo,  there  breaks  a  yet  more  glorions 

day! 
The  saints  triumphant  rise    in  bright 

array! 
The  King  of  Glory  passes  on  His  way. 
AUeluial 

From  earth's  wide  bounds,  from  ocean's 

farthest  coast. 
Through  gates  of  pearl  streams  on  the 

countless  host. 
Singing  to   Father,  Son,  and  Holy 

Ghost.  Aheluia!— Amen. 


i 


132 


Lift  up,  lift  up,  ye  heavenly  gates. 
Lift  up  your  heads  on  high; 

Throw  wide  the  everlasting  doors. 
The  Lord  of  Hosts  drawls  nigh. 

(131) 


With  lowly  mien  a  heavenly  maid, 

Her  God  upon  her  breast, 
Appears  before  the  temple  gates, 

The  ever  Virgin  bless 'd; 
The  saintly  Joseph  walks  beside, 
And  guards  the  Babe  and  Virgin  Bride. 

The  maid  of  Eoyal  Judah's  line, 

The  Mother  of  our  King, 
Bears  to  His  courts  two  gentle  doves. 

Her  humble  offering. 
And  so  within  the  temple  gates, 
The  Holy  Family  awaits. 

Angelic  hosts,  through  gates  of  pearl, 
Portals  all  wrought  with  gold, 

With  chalcedon  and  topaz  set, 
And  gems  of  wealth  untold; 

Look  down  upon  the  holy  sight. 

And  chant,  with  anthems  of  delight. 

0  bless 'd  is  she  who,  born  of  Eve, 

Hath  borne  the  Eternal  Son, 
We  hail  her  with  an  Ave  sweet, 

Who  this  high  grace  hath  won. 
But  bless \1  with  her,  who  enter  in 
That  City's  gates,  all  cleansed  from  sin. 

Then  praise  we  Him,  Wlio  sits  in  powew 
Upon  the  sapphire  Throne,  ^ 

And  praise  we  Him,  Bweet  Mary's  Suk, 
And  Holy  Spirit— One. 

May  we  be  of  that  Blessed  Tliioiig, 
Wlio  praise  Thee  in  the  Victor's  song. 

Lift  up,  lift  up,  ye  heavenly  gates. 

Lift  up  your  heads  on  high ; 
Thrown   Avide   henceforth   th'    eternal 
doors, 
Bright  portals  of  the  sky.       —Amen. 
(122) 


133 

Alleluiu,  song  of  sweetness, 
Voice  of  joy  that  cannot  die  ; 

Alleluia  is  the  anthem 
Ever  dear  to  choirs  on  hi.u^h  ; 

In  tlie  House  of  i^oi)  abiding 
Thus  they  sing  eternally. 

Alleluia  thou  resoundest, 

True  Jerusalem  and  free  ; 
Alleluia,  joyful  Mother. 

All  thy  children  sing  with  thee: 
But  by  Babylon's  sad  waters 

Mourning  exiles  now  are  we. 

Alleluia  cannot  always 

Be  our  song  while  here  below  ; 

Alleluia  our  transgressions 
Make  us  for  awliile  forego  ; 

For  the  solemn  time  is  coming 
When  our  tears  for  sin  must  flow. 

Therefore  in  our  hymns  we  pray  Thee, 
Grant  us,  Blessed  Trinity, 

At  the  last  to  keep  Thine  Easter 
In  our  Home  beyond  the  sky, 

There  to  Thee  for  ever  singing 
Alleluia  joyfully. — Amen. 

134: 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 

,   A  kingly  crown  to  gain. 

His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar  ; 

AVho  follows  in  His  train  V 
"Who  best  can  drink  his  cup  of  woe, 

Triumphant  over  pain, 
Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below, 

He  follows  in  His  train. 

(123; 


» 


The  imirtyr  lirst,  wliose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave, 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky. 

And  called  on  Him  to  save. 
Like -Him,  with  pardon  on  his  tongue, 

[n  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
lie  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong; 

Who  follows  ill  His  train? 

A  glorious  lja.nd,tlie  chosen  few 

On  whom  the  Si'ihit  came, 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  iiope  they 
knew. 

And  mocked  the  cross  and  tlame. 
Tiiey  met  the  tyrant's  brandished  steel, 

The  lion's  g-ory  mane, 
Tliey  bowed  their  necks,  the  death  to 
feel  ; 

Who  follows  ill  their  train? 

A  noble  army,  men  and  boys, 

The  matron  and  the  maid,  __ 

Around  the  Saviour's  Throne  rejoice, 

In  robes  of  light  arrayed. 
Tliey  climbed  the  steep  ascent  of  Heaven 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain; 
O  God.  to  us  may  grace  be  given 

To  follow  in  their  train.— Amen. 

135 

Jksu  nu^ek  and  gentle, 

Son  of  (xOD  most  high  ; 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 

I  Fear  Thy  children's  cry. 

Pardon  our  offences . 

Loose  our  captive  chains, 
Break  down  every  idol, 

Which  our  soul  detains- 


I 


(iivc  us  lioly  liecdoiii. 

Fill  oui'  hearts  witli  love  ; 
rh'aw  us,  Ifoly  .Iiosii ! 

To  the  reahus  above. 

l^ead  Hs  oil  our  journey, 

Be  Thyself  tile  Way, 
Through  terrestrial  darkness, 

To  celestial  day. 

Jksu  !  meek  and  .uentle. 

Son  of  (tOT)  most  high  ! 
l^icying,  loving  S.wiorn, 

liear  Thy  Childien's  ci-y. — Amen. 

136 

Great  (^od,  Avhat  do  I  see  and  hear? 

Tlie  end  of  things  created  ; 
The  Judge  of  all  men  doth  ai)pear 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  ; 
The  trumpet  sounds,  the  graves  i-estore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before ; 

Prepare  my  sonl,  to  meet  Ilim. 

The  dead  in  Christ  are  first  to  rise 
At  that  last  trumpet's  sounding  ; 

Caught  np  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies. 
With  joy  their  Lokd  surrounding  ; 

No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay  ; 

Ilis  presence  sheds  eternal  day 
On  those  prepared  to  meet  Ilim. 

The  ungodly,  fdled  with  guilty  feai'S, 
J^ehoid  His  wrath  prevailing  ; 

In  woe  they  rise,  but  all  their  teais 
And  sighs  are  nnavailing  ; 

The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone  ; 

Ti'embiing  they  stand  before  His  Throne, 
All  unprepared  to  meet  ITim. 

(125) 


3 


(heat   Jud^e,  to  Tliee   our  prayers 
pour, 
In  dee])  abasement  bending  ; 
0  shield  ns  tlirougli  that  hist  dread  hour, 

Thy  wondrous  love  extending  ; 
May  we,  in  this  our  trial  day, 
With  faithful  hearts  Thy  Word  obey, 
And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Thee. 

—Amen. 

137 

Tlie  Saints  ah  cr<nvned  with  glory, 

In  Heaven's  eternal  day, 
To  Jesus,  our  Kedeenier, 
FoY  our  salvation  pray. 
The  Saints,  our  dearest  brothers, 

Who  now  with  Jesus  dwell ; 
Tiie  world  may  scorn  and  mock  them, 
l-Jut  w^e  will  .love  them  well. 

We  love  that  Sacred  Virgin, 

The  Moth(n-  of  our  God  ; 
We  love  the  Loiii>\s  Apostles, 

Who  in  His  footsteps  trod. 
The  Saints,  &c. 

We  love  the  nol^le  Martyrs, 

The  Virgin  ciioir  we  love  ; 
U'he  Matrons  a.nd  Confessors, 

And  all  the  Saints  above. 
Tlie  Saints.  &c. 

Then  Jesu,  let  Thy  Mother 

And  all  the  Saints  entreat 
That  we  may  share  Thy  glory, 

And  worsiiip  at  Thy  feet. 
The  Saijits,  &c. 

(V2H) 


138 

i.ORD  of  our  life,  .and  God  of  our  salva- 
tion, 

«tar  of  our  night,  and  Hope  of  every 
nation, 

Hear  and  receive  Thy  Church's  suppli- 
cation, 

Lord  God  Almighty. 

See  round  Thine  ark  llie  hungry  billows 
curling  ; 
r  how  Tliy  foes  their  ])anners  are  un- 
furling ; 
Lord,  while  their  darts  envenomed  they 
are  hurling. 

Thou  canst  preserve  us. 

JA)RD,  Thou  canst  help  when  earthly  ar- 
\  mour  faileth. 

Lord,  Thou  canst  save  when  deadly  sin 

assaileth. 
Lord,  o'er  Thy  Church  nor  death  nor 
hell  prevaileth: 

Grant  us  Tliy  peace,  Lord. 

(irant  us  Thy  help  till  foes  are  backward 

driven. 
Grant  them  Thy  truth,  that  they  may  be 

forgiven, 
Cirant  peace  on  (^arth,  and,  after  we  have 

striven. 

Peace  in  Thy  heaven. — Amen. 

139 

Children  of  the  Heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey  sweetly  sing  ; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 

(127) 


We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

Fear  not,  brethren,  joyiul  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 
Jesus  Chkist,  the  Father's  Sox. 
Bids  yon  undismayed  go  on. 

J.oiiD,  obediently  we  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  Thou  our  Leader  be. 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 

Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise, 
Father,  unto  Thee  we  raise  ; 
Traise  to  Thee,  O  Christ,  our  King, 
And  the  Holy  Ghost,  we  sing. 

— Amen. 

140 

The  Saints  of  God  1  Their  conflict  past. 
And  life's  long  battle  won  at  last, 
No  more  they  need  the  shield  or  sword, 
They  cast  them  down  before  their  Lord  : 
O  happy   Saints  1  forever  blest. 
At  Jesus' feet  how  safe  your  rest ! 

The  Saints  of  God!  Their  wandering  done, 
No  more  their  weary  course  they  run, 
No  more  they  faint,   no  more  they  fall, 
No  foes  oppress,  no  IVars  ai)pal :— " 

O  happy  Saints !  forever  blest. 

In  that  dear  home  Iioav  sweet  your  rest  I 

The  Saints  of  God  !  Life's  voyage  o'er, 
Safe  landed  on  that  blissful  shore. 
No  stormy  tempests   now  they  dread, 
No  roaring  billows  lift  their  head  :— 


O  happy  Saints  I  forever  blest, 
In  that  cahn  luiven  of  your  rest  I 
The  Saints  of  God  their  vigil  keep 
While  yet  their  mortal  bodies  sleep. 
Till  from  the  dust  they  too  shall  rise 
And  soar  triumphant  to  the  skies : — 
O  happy  Saints  !  rejoice  and  sin^, 
He  (luicklyconies,  your  Lokd  and  King 

O  (ioD  of  Saints  !  to  Thee  we  cry  ; 

O  SaviourI  plead  for  us  on  high  ; 

O  Holy  Ghost  !  our  Guide  and  Friend, 

Grant  us  Thy  grace  till  life  shall  end  ; 
That  with  All  Saints  our  rest  may  bel 
III  that  bright  Paradise  with  Thee  ! 
—A  men. 

141 

The  first  Nowell  the  Angel  did  say 
Was  to  certain  poor  shepherds  in  fields 

as  they  lay — 
In  fields  wliere  they  lay  keeping  their 

sheep, 
On  a  cold  winter's  night  that  was  so  deep. 

Clio.— Nowell,  Nowell,  Nowell,  Nowell, 
Born  is  the  King  of  Israel. 

iThey  looked  up  and  saw  a  star 
Shining  in  the  East,  beyond  them  far, 
And  to  the  earth  it  gave  great  light, 
And  so  it  continued  both  day  and  night. 
Nowell.  &c. 

And  by  tiie  light  of  that  same  star 
Three  wise  men  came  from  country  far ; 
To  seek  for  a  King,  was  their  intent, 
And  to  follow  the  star  wherever  it  went. 
Nowell.  &c. 

^30) 


TIlis  star  drew  nigh  to  the  north-west , 
O'er  Betlilehem  it  took  its  rest ; 
And  there  it  did  both,  stop  and  stay, 
Right  over  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 
Noweh,  etc. 

Then  entered  in  tliose  wise  men  three, 
rail  reverently  npon  their  knee,  J I 

And  offered  there  in  His  presence  1 

Their  gold  and  myrrh,  and  frankincense. 
:N^oweil,  &c. 

Then  let  ns  all  with  one  accord 
Sing  praises  to  onr  Heavenly  Lord; 
That  hath  made  Heaven  and  earth  of  ■ 

nought,  ■ 

And    with    His   Blood   mankind    hath  ■ 

bought. 

No  well,  &c.— Ameu. 

143 

On  Jordan's  bank  the  Baptist's  cry 
Announces  that  the  I^okd  is  nigh  ; 
Awake,  and  harken,  for  he  brings 
Glad  tidings  of  the  King  of  kings. 

Then  cleansed  be  every  breast  from  sin  y 
Make  straight  the  way  for  God  w'ithin  ; 
Prepare  we  in  our  hearts  a  home, 
AVhere  such  a  mighty  Guest  may  come. 

For  Thou  art  our  Salvation,  Lord, 
Our  Eefuge,  and  our  great  Reward  ; 
Without  Thy  grace  we  waste  aw^ay. 
Like  tlowers  that  wither  and  decay. 

To  heal  the  sick  stretch  out  Thine  Hand^ 
And  bid  the  fallen  sinner  stand  ; 
Sliine  forth,  and  let  Thy  light  restore 
Earth's  own  true  loveliness  once  more. 

(130) 


All  praise.  F^teinai  Son.  to  Thee 
Whose  Advent  doth  Thy  i)e()ple  free, 
A\  hoin  with  the  Father  we  adore 
And  Holy  (iiiosTforevennore. — Allien. 

143 

Have  mercy  on  ns,  God  most  High, 
Who  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee  ; 

Have  mercy  on  us  worms  of  earth, 
Most  Holy  Thinity. 

^fost  ancient  of  all  mysteries! 

Jjefore  Thy  Tlirone  we  lie  ;  - 
Have  mercy  no\v,inost  Merciful, 

Most  Holy  Thinity. 

When  heaven  and  earth  were  yet  unmade, 
^^  When  time  was  yet  unknown, 
Thou,  in  Thy  bliss  and  majesty, 
Didst  live  and  love  alone. 

How^  wonderful  creation  is, 
The  work  that  Thou  didst  bless  ; 

And  oh.  what  then  must  Thou  be  like, 
Kternal  Loveliness  I 

]Most  ancient  of  all  mysteries  ! 

Low  at  Thy  Throne  we  lie  ; 
Have  mercy  iiow,  most  Merciful, 

Most  Holy  Tkinity.— Amen. 

144 

Now  my  tongue,  the  mystery  telling, 

Of  the  glorious  Body  sing. 
And  the  lilood,  all  price  excelling, 

Which  the  (i entiles'  Loud  and  King, 
Jn  a  Virgin's  womb  once  dwelling, 

Shed  for  this  world's  ransoming. 

(131) 


<-iive.i»  I'oi'  us,  Mild  coiidesceiidiiit? 

To  be  born  for  us  below, 
lie,  with  men  in  converse  blending, 

Dwelt  the  seed  of  truth  to  sow. 
Till  he  closed  with  wondrous  ending 

ITis  most  patient  life  of  woe. 

That  last  night,  at  supper  lying, 
'Mid  the  Twelve,  His  chosen  band, 

Jesus,  with  the  law  comi>lying, 
Keeps  the  feasts  its  rites  demand; 

Then,  more  precious  Food  supplying, 
(iives  Ifimself  with  ITis  own  TTand. 

WoRD-inade-Flesh  true  bread  He  maketh 
By  His  Word  Flis  Flesh  to  be  ; 

Wine  Mis  Blood;  which  whoso  taketh 
Must  fi'om  carnal  thoughts  be  free  ; 

Faith  alone,  though  sight  forsaketh, 
Shews  1  rue  hearts  the  mysterv. — Amen. 


14:5 

O  come,  O  come,  Emmanuel, 
And  ransom  captive  Israel, 
U'hat  in(Muns  in  lonely  exile  here, 
Until  the  Son  of  (^OD  appear. 

Rejoice  !  Rejoice !   Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel. 

O  come.  Thou  Rod  of  Jesse,  free 
Thine  own  from  Satan's  t^yranny  ; 
From  depths  of  hell  Thy  people  save, 
And  give  i-hem  victory  o'er  the  grave. 
Rejoice!  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel. 


O  come.    Thou    Day-spring,   ('«iiiic  and 
cheer 

Our  spirits  hy  'I'hiiie  Advent  heie: 

Dispt^rse  llie  ulooiiiy  clouds  ol'  night. 

And  death's  daik  shadcnxs  put  to  flight 
Rejoice!   Itejoice!    Eniinamiel 
.Shall  coine  to  thee,  O  Israel. 

O  cojne,  Thou  Key  of  David,  coine, 

And  open  wide  our  heaveidy  home; 

Make  safe  the  way  that  leads  on  high. 

And  close  the  path  to  misery. 

Rejoice  I  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee.  O  Israel. 

0  come,  ()  come,  Thou  LoitD  of  Might, 
Who  to  Thy  tribes,  on  Sinai's  height. 
In  ancient  times  didst  give  tlie  law 
In  cloud,  and  majesty,  and  awe. 
Rejoice  I  Rejoice  !   Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee.  O  Israel. —Amen. 

146 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  I'lion  l)e  near; 
O  may  no  earth-horn  cloud  arise 
'J'o  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 
]ie  my  last  thought  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviouk's  breast. 

Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live  ; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

(133) 


If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine. 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin  •, 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

Watch  by  the  sick  ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  storej 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night. 
Like  infant's  slumbers,  i)ure  and  light. 

(Jome  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  tlie  world  our  way  we  take, 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Tliy  love 
AVe  lose  ourselves  in  Pleaven  above. 

— Amen. 


14:7 

Brother,  now  thy  toils  are  o'er; 

Fought  the  battle,  won  the  crown; 
On  life's  rough  and  barren  shore 

Thou  hast  laid  thy  burden  down: 
Grant  him.  Lord.  Eternal  Rest 
With  the  Spirits  of  the  ]'>lest. 

Through  death's  valley  dim  and  dark 
Jesus  guide  thee  in  the  gloom, 

Shew  tliee  where  His  footprints  mark 
Q'racks  of  glory  through  the  Tomb: 

Grant  him,  Loud.  Eternal  Rest 

With  the  Spirits  of  the  IMest. 

Angfcls  bear  thee  to  the  land 
Where  the  towers  of  Sion  rise, 

Safely  lead  thee  by  tiie  hand 
To  the  fields  of  Paradise: 

Grant  him..  Lord.  Eternal  Rest 

With  the  Spirits  of  the  L>lest. 

1 1341 


White-robed  at  the  golden  (iute 

Of  the  Kew  Jerusalem 
May  the  Host  ot  ]\Iartyrs  wait, — 

Give  thee  part  and  lot  with  tliem: 
Grant  him,  l.oiii),  Eternal  Rest 
With  tlie  Spirits  of  the  lilest. 

Friends  and  dear  ones,  gone  before 
To  the  land  of  endless  ])eace, 

Meet  thee  on  that  further  sliore 
Where  all  tears  and  sorrows  cease; 

Grant  him.  Loud,  Eternal  Eest 

With  the  Spirits  of  the  J'dest. 

Tiiere  the  Eokd  of  Eife  and  Love 
Wipes  the  teai'  from  every  eye; 

To  the  courts  of  ])liss  above 
Pain  and  suffering  come  not  nigh; 

Grant  him,  Lot;i>.  Eternal  Rest 

With  the  Spirits  of  the  Blest. 

Sun  by  day  nor  moon  by  night 
Cast  their  beams  about  the  Throne, 

Eor  the  T>amb  slieds  tliere  His  Light 
On  the  foreheads  of  His  Own: 

Grant  him.  Lord,  Eternal  Rest 

With  the  Spirits  of  tlie  IJlest. 

Earth  to  eartli,  and  dust  to  dust, 
Clay  we  give  to  kindred  clay, 

In  the  sure  and  certain  trust 
Of  the  Resurrection  Day: 

Grant  him.  Lokd,  Eternal  Rest 

With  the  Spirits  of  the  Blest. 

Christ  the  Sower  sows  thee  here : 
When  the  Eternal  Day  shall  dawn 

He  will  gather  in  the  eai- 
On  tliat  Resurrection  Morn: 

Grant  hivi.  Lord,  Eternal  Rest 

With  the  Spirits  of  tiie  Blest.— Amen. 

•        (135) 


148 

Abide  with  me  ;  fast  falls  the  eventide  ; 
The  darkness  deepens;  J.oi?d,  with  me 

abide  ; 
"When  otlier   lielpers  fail,   and  comforts 

flee. 
Help  of  the  helpless.  Ojd)ide  witli  me. 

Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day: 
EartlTs  joys  p^row  dim,  its  glories  pass 

away  ; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see; 

0  Thou  Who  changest  not, abide  with  me. 

1  need  Tliy  picsence  every  passing  hour  ; 
What  but  Tiiy  grace  can  foil  the  tempt- 
er's power? 

Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can 

be  ? 
Through   cloud   and    sunshine,    T.ord. 

abide  with  me. 

I  fear  no  foe  witii  Thee  at  hand  to  bless; 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  l)itter- 

ness; 

e.  is  d 

thy  victory 
I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 

Hold  Thou  Thy  Cross  before  my  closing 

eyes. 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  ])oint  me 

to  the  skies; 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's 

vain  shadows  llee; 
In  life,  in  death.  O  I.ord,  al>ide  with  me. 

— Amen. 

(136) 


149 

Jk8U  we  iuloie  Thee, 

Veiled  'iieatii  bread  and  wine, 
Tlioiigli  not  yet  Thy  «1oiy 

On  our  si.G^lit  may  tshiiie. 
What  Thv  word  comjnaMded 

DulyiH^fullilled, 
And  Thyself  art  present, 

Ah  Thy.self  hast  willed. 

As  in  Bethlehenrs  niani^er, 

As  on  Calvary's  hill, 
Faithfnl  hearts  adored  Thee, 

We  adoi-e  Tliee  stilJ. 
When  the  i5read  is  broken, 

And  the  Wine  onti)onred, 
We,  with  the  Apostles, 

Cry  "It  is  the  Lord!  '' 

Lamh  of  God,  Who  takest 

All  onr  sin  away, 
Cleanse  onr  hearts  and  fill  ils 

With  Thy  love,  we  pray. 
Once  a  sinless  Yictim, 

Thon  for  sin  didst  bleed; 
Now,  onr  Pi'iest  for  ever, 

Thou  wilt  intercede. 

Saints  tiieir  crowns  of  glory 

C'ast  Itefore  Thy  Feet, 
Thr(^ngs  of  holy  Angels 

Offer  incense  sweet. 
Yet  our  feeble  praises 

Thon  wilt  not  despise, 
Heavenwa,rd  they  are  rising, 

With  Thy  Sacrifice. 

— Ameiio 

(137) 


150 

Jerusalem  the  golden, 

With  milk  and  honey  blest, 
Beneatli  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 
I  know  not,  oh,  1  know  not 

What  joys  await  us  there, 
"What  ladiancy  of  ^ory, 

What  bPiss  beyond  compare. 

They  stand,  those  halls  of  Hion, 

Ah  jnbilantwith  song. 
And  bright  with  many  an  Angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng; 
The  Prince  is  ever  in  them. 

The  dayhght  is  serene; 
The  pastiires  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

There  is  the  throne  of  David; 

And  there,  from  care  released ^ 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  song  of  them  that  feast; 
And  they,  wlio  with  their  Leader 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

Oh,  sweet  and  blessed  country, 
The  home  of  God's  elect ! 

Oh,  sweet  and  blessed  country. 
That  eager  liearts  expect ! 

Jesu,  in  mercy  bring  us 
To  that  dear  land  of  rest; 

"Who  art,  with  God  the  Father 

—Amen. 

(138^ 


151 

\rhere  is  one  Trne  and  only  GoD, 

Our  Makkk  iind  our  Lord; 
And  He  created  everything 
By  His  Almighty  Word. 
All  tliis,iind  all  the  Church  doth  teach, 

My(JoD  !   I  do  believe  ! 
For  Thou  haht  bid  uk  hear  the  Church, 
And  Thou  canst  not  deceive. 

But  in  this  One  and  Only  God 
There  yet  are  PEi{bO^>  Three: 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  Blessed  Trinity.— All  this,&c. 

The  Second  Person,  God  the  Son, 

Came  down  on  earth  to  dwell; 
Took  Flesh,  and  died  upon  the  Cross, 

To  save  from  sin  and  hell.— All  this, 

&c. 
The  Holy  Spirit  I  adore, 

The  Source  of  life  and  love, 
Who  through  the  veins  of  Holy  Church 

As  sa])  in  plants  doth  move.' 
—All  this  &c. 
The  good  with  G(jd  in  Heaven  above 

Will  ever  happy  be; 
The  wicked  in  the  flames  of  hell 

Will  burn  eternally.— All  this,  &c. 

— Amen. 

152 

Holy, Holy,  Holy :  Lord  God  Almighty ' 

Early  in" the  morning  our  song  shall  rise 

to  Thee ; 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  merciful  and  mighty! 

God    in    Three   Persons,   Blesses? 

Trinity  I 

(139) 


Hoh,  Holy,  Holy!    all  the  Siiir.ts  adore 
Thee, 
Ousting   down    their    golden    crowns 
around  the  glassy  sea: 
Cherubim   and    Serapfiini    falling  down 
before  Thee, 
Wliich  \vert,   and   art,  and  evermore 
Shalt  be. 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  though  the  darkness 
hide  Thee, 
Though  the  eye  of   sinful  man  Thy 
glory  may  not  see, 
Only  Tiion'  art  holy;  tliere  is  none  beside 
Thee 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  Lord  God  Almighty! 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thy  Name, 

in  earth,  and  sky,  and  sea; 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  Merciful  and  ISIighty! 

(ioD    in'    TiiiiEE   Persons,    ]'»lessed 

TitiNiTY.— Amen. 

153 

0  come,  idl  ye  faithful, 

Joyful  and  trium})hant, 
O  come  ye,  O  come  ye,  to  Bethlehem; 

(  ome'and  behold  Him 

r»oru,  the  King  of  Angels; 

()  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 

O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
()  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the 
Loud. 

(ioD  of  God, 
Light  of  Light, 
Lo'.  He  abhors  not  the  Virgin's  womb; 

(140i 


Very  God, 

Begotten,  not  created; 
0  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  &c. 

Sing,  choirs  of  angelf^, 

Sing  in  exultation, 
Sing,  all  ye  citizens  of  heaven  alx)ve, 

Glory  td  God 

In  the  highest; 
0  come,  let  us  adore  Him,&c. 

Yea,  Loud,  we  greet  Thee, 

Born  this  hajtpy  morning; 
Jesu,  to  Thee  be  glory  given; 

Word  of  the  Fatiiek, 

Now  in  flesh  appearing, 

O  come,  let  us  adore  Hnn, 
O  come,  let  us  adoie  Ilini,  Ciiki>t  the 
LoKD.— Amen. 

154 

Jesu:  in  loving  worship 

Thy  httle  children  fall, 
Thy  tender  lambs  hear  gladly 

Their  loving  Shepherd  s  call. 
]May  Arms,  which  once  so  fondly 

Took  infants  to  Thy  Breast, 
Enfold  us,  as  Thou  callest — 

"Come  unto  ]Me  and  rest."' 

AVe  cannot  sec  Thy  glory; 

Xot  yet  our  feeble  sight 
Coxdd  bear  to  gaze  upon  Thee 

Arrayed  in  dazzhng  Light; 
13ut  sweet  it  is  to  worship 

Thy  Blessed  Presence  here. 
And  tell  Thee  how  we  love  Thee, 

As  drawest  Thou  so  near. 

(141) 


We  plead  what  now  Thou  showest 

Before  the  Father's  Throne- 
That  we  may  be  forgiven 

The  wrong  that  we  have  done : 
We  plead  Ttiy  Crucilixion 

And  pray  tliat  never  more 
13ysin  we  may  offend  Thee, 

But,  penitent,  adore. 

Each  blessed  Sunday  morning 

We  see  Thy  Blood  outpoured, 
We  vSee  Thy  Body  broken, 

Thou  mercy-loving  Loud! 
With  Ahgels  and  Archangels, 

We  three  times  "Holy""  sing, 
Ilosanna  in  the  Highest, 

Hosanna  to  our  King !— Amen. 

155 

Christ,  Who  once  amongst  us 

As  a  Child  did  dwell, 
Is  the  children's  Saviour, 

And  He  loves  us  well; 
We  must  keep  our  promise 

Made  Him  at  the  font, 
Since  He  is  our  Shepherd, 

Tliat  we  may  not  want. 

There  it  was  they  laid  us 

In  those  tender  Arms, 
Where  the  lambs  are  carried 

Safe  from  all  alarms; 
If  we  trust  His  promise, 

He  will  let  us  rest 
In  His  Arms  for  ever. 

Leaning  on  His  Breast. 
Though  we  may  not  see  Him 

For  .a  little  while, 
We  shall  know  He  holds  us, 

Often  feel  His  smile; 

(143) 


i 


Beiitli  wiJl  be  to  slumber 
In  that  s^vee(  embiju^e, 

And  we  shalJ  .•iwiikeii 
To  behold  His  Vhcc. 

He  will  be  oui'  Shepherd 

After  as  bel'oie, 
35y  still  heaven Jy  waters 

Lead  ns  evenliore, 
Make  ns  lie  in  pastures 

Beautiful  and  f^'ieen. 
Where  iione  thirst  or  hunger, 

And  no  tears  are  seen. 

Jesus,  our  good  Shepherd, 

Laying  down  Thy  Life, 
Lest  Thy  sheep  should  perish 

In  the  cruel  strife: 
Help  us  to  remendier 

All  Thy  love  and  care, 
Trust  in  Thee,  and  love  Thee 

A hvays,  everywhere.  —A men. 

156 

Jesu,  gentlest  Saviour, 
God  of  Might  and  Power, 

Thou  Thyself  art  dwelling 
In  us  at  this  hour. 

Out  beyond  the  shining 

Of  the  farthest  star. 
Thou  art  ever  stretching 

Infinitely  far. 

Yet  the  hearts  of  children 
Hold  what  worlds  cannot, 

And  the  God  of  Wonders 
Loves  the  lowly  spot. 

(143) 


Multiply  our  Gra<je8, 

Chiefly  Love  and  Fear*, 
And,  dear  Lord,  tlie  chief  est, 

Grace  to  persevere. 

Oh,  how  can  we  tliank  Thee 

For  a  Gift  like  this. 
Gift  that  truly  maketh 

Heaven's  eternal  bliss! 

Oh,  when  wilt  Thou  always 
Make  our  hearts  Tliy  home; 

We  must  wait  for  heaven, 
Then  the  day  will  come. Amen. 

i57 

Hark,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  His  Word; 
Jesl'S  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, 
"Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  Me? 

"1  delivered  thee  when  bound, 
And,  when  bleeding,  healed  thy  wound; 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

*'Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be. 
Yet  will  I  re ni ember  thee. 
* 

*]Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above. 
Deeper  than  tlie  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

*  Thou  Shalt  see  [My  glory  soon. 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done; 
Partner  of  ^ly  Throne  shall  be; 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  MeV 

(144) 


I 


I^jFM),  it  is  iny  nliief  complaint 

That  iny  love  isAveak  mikI  faint: 

Yet  I  love  l'hee,:uid  adore; 

Oil,  for  ^rnee  f  (» love  Tliee  more. — Amen. 

158 

llow  .sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  soiuiflg 

In  a  believer's  ear! 
Jt  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds. 

And  drives  away  his  fear. 

It  makes  the  woimded  spirit  whole, 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 

"Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

Dear  Name !  tlie  rock  on  which  I  build, 
My  shield  and  hiding-place, 
^  My  never-failing  treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

Jesus!  my  Shepherd,  Brother,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
:My  ].ORD,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
^    Accei>t  tlie  praise  I  bring.— Amen. 

159 

Prom  the  eastern  mountains, 

Pressing  on  they  come, 
Wise  men  in  their  wisdom, 

To  His  humble  home: 
Stirred  by  deep  devotion, 

Hasting  from  afa]-, 
Ever  journeying  onward, 

Ouided  by  a  star. 

There  their  Loud  and  Saviouu, 

Meek  and  lowly  lay, 
Wondrous  light  that  led  them 

Onward  on  their  way; 

(145) 


Ever  now  to  lighten 

Nations  from  afar, 
As  they  journey  homeward 

By  that  guiding  star. 

Thou  Who  in  a  manger 

Once  hast  lowly  lain, 
Who  dost  now  in  glory 

O'er  all  kingdoms  reign, 
Gather  in  the  heathen, 

Who  in  lands  afar 
Ne'er  have  seen  the  brightness 

Of  Thy  guiding  star. 

Gather  in  the  outcasts, 

All  who  go  astray, 
Throw  Thy  radiance  o'er  them, 

Gidde  them  on  their  way; 
Those  who  never  knew  Thee, 

Those  who  wander  far, 
Guide  them  by  the  brightness 

Of  Thy  guiding  star. 

Onward  through  the  darkness 

Of  the  loiieJy  night. 
Shining  still  l/ef ore  them, 

With  Thy  kindly  light, 
Guide  them,  Jew  and  Gentile, 

Homeward  from  afar, 
Young  and  old  together, 

By  Thy  kindly  star. 

Until  every  nation, 

Whether  bond  or  free, 
'Keath  Thy  starlit  banner, 

Jesu,  follows  Thee 
O'er  the  distant  momitains. 

To  that  heavenly  home, 
Where  nor  sin  nor  sorrow 

Evermore  shall  come.— Amen. 

(146) 


160 

O  happy  band  of  pilgrims, 

If  onward  ye  will  tread, 
Witli  Jesus  as  your  Fellow, 

To  Jesus  as  your  Head ! 

O  liai)py  if  ye  labour 

As  Jesus  did  for  men ! 
O  happy  if  ye  hunger 

As  Ji:sus  hungered  then ! 
The  Cross  that  Jesus  carried, 

He  carried  as  your  due ; 
The  Crown  that  Jesu^  wearetb, 

He  weareth  it  for  you. 
The  faith  by  which  ye  see  Him, 

The  hope  in  which  ye  yearn, 
The  love  that  through  all  troubles 

To  Him  alone  will  turn; 
The  trials  that  beset  you, 

The  sorrows  ye  endure, 
The  manifold  temptations 

That  death  alone  can  cure; 
AVhat  are  they  Vnit  His  jewels, 

Of  right  cefestial  worth? 
What  are  they  but  the  ladder 

Set  up  to  heaven  on  earth  ? 
O  happy  band  of  pilgrims, 

Look  upward  to  the  skies, 
Where  such  a  light  affliction 

Shall  win  so  great  m.  prize.— Amen. 

161 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains. 
From  liidias  coral  strand, 

^\'liere  A  trie's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand; 

(147) 


Prom  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 

They  call  as  to  deliver 
Tlieir  land  from  error's  cliain. 

What  thongh  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile; 
In  vain  with  lav'sh  kindness, 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strewn; 
The  heathen  in  his  bhiuhiess, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

Can  we,  wiiose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Can  we,  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation,  oh,  salvation ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim. 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  Name. 

Waft,  waft,  ye  winds.  His  story. 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  Hke  a  sea  of  glory. 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain. 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  retiu-ns  to  reign.— Amen. 

163 

Jesu,  my  Loud,  my  God,  my  All, 
Hear  me,  blest  Saviour,  when  1  call; 
Hear  me,  and  from  Thy  dwelling-place 
Pour  down  the  riches  of  Thy  grace: 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
Oh,  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

(148; 


Jesu,  too  late  I  Thee  have  .sought, 
How  can  I  love  Tliee  as  I  ought? 
And  how  extol  Thy  matchless  fame, 
The  glorious  beauty  of  Tliy  Name? 
Jesu,  myL()iiD,&(\ 

Jesu,  what  didst  Thou  find  in  me. 
That  Thou  hast  dealt  so  lovingly? 
How  great  the  joy  that  Thou  hast  brought, 
So  far  exceeding  lio])e  or  thought! 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  &c. 

Jesu,  of  Thee  shall  be  n]ysong. 
To  Thee  my  heart  and  soul  belong; 
All  that  I  have  or  am  is  Thine, 
And    Thou,  blest   Saviouii,  Thou   art 
mine:— Jesu,  my  Lord,  &c.— Amen. 

163 

Hark!  hark,  mysoid!  Angelic  songs  are 
swelling 
O'er  earth's  green  fields  and  ocean's 
wave-beat  shore; 
How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains 
are  telling. 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no 

more  I 
Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the 
nigiit ! 

Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them 
singing, 
"Come,  weary  souls,  for  Jesus  bids 
you  come;" 
And  through  the  dark,  its  echoes  sweetly 
ringing. 
The  music  of  the  Gospel  leads  ns  home. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  of  light,  &c. 

(149) 


Far , far  away , like  bells  at  evening  pealing, 
The  voice  of  Je8US  sounds  o'er  land 
and  sea, 
And   laden  souls  by  thousands  meekly 
stealing, 
Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  Aveary  steps 
to  Thee. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  of  light,  &c. 

Rest  comes  at  length;  though  life  be  long 
and  dreary. 
The    day   must  dawn,  and  darksome 
jiight  be  past; 
Faitirs   journey  ends  in  welcome  to  the 
-weary, 
And  Heaven,  the  heart "s  true  home, 
will  come  at  last ; 
Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  of  light,  &c. 

Angels!    sing  on,  your  faithful  watches 
keeping. 
Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs 
above; 
Till  morning's  joy  shall  end  the  night  of 
weeping, 
x\.nd  life's  long  shadows  break  in  cloud- 
less love. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  of  light,  &c. 

—Amen. 

164 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name; 

Let  Angels  i)rostrate  fall; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem 

To  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 
Crown  Him,  ye  morning  stars  of  light. 

Who  fixed  this  floating  bail; 
Now  hail  the  Strength  of  IsraePs  might, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

(150)  ' 


Crown  lliiii,  ye  Martyrs  of  your  God, 

Who  from  II is  Altar  call; 
Praise  Him  whose  Blood-stajiied  path  ye 
trod, 

And  crown  Iliin  Lohd  of  all. 


Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race. 

Ye  ransomed  of  the  fall, 
Hail  Him  Wlio  saves  you  by  His  grace, 

And  crown  Hini  LoiiD  of  AH. 

Hail  Him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  line. 
Whom  David  Lord  did  call, 

The  (iOD  Incarnate,  Man  Divine, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Simiers,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  tlie  gall, 

Go  si)read  your  trophies  at  His  Feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all.— Amen. 

165 

Hark !  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  Kino, 
Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild. 
(ioD  and  sinners  reconciled, 
.loyf  111,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  trinmph  of  the  skies: 
With  the  angelic  host  proclaim 
Cjirist  is  born  in  Bethlehem. 
Hark !  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 
(isn     ■ 


Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  Everlasting  Loud, 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come. 
Offspring  of  a  Virgin's  womb. 
Veiled  in  ilesh  the  (Joduead  see  ! 
Hail,  the  Incarnate  Deity ! 
Pleased  as  Man  with  hnm  to  dwell, 
Jesus, onr  Emmanuel. 

Hark!  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  tlie  new-born  King. 
Hail,  the  heaven- born  Prince  of  Peacel 
Hail,  the  San  of  Righteousness! 
Light  and  Life  to  <dl  He  brings. 
Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings. 
Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by. 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die. 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth. 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 
Hark  !  the  herald -angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King.- Amen. 

166 

Oh  grant  to  each  before  Thee  now 

A  meek  and  lowly  heart. 
That,  like  another  Mary,  we 

May  choose  the  better  part, 
And  at  Thy  Feet  may  sit  and  learn 

To  do  Thy  holy  Will, 
That  thns  with  highest  motive  "we 

May  lowly  tasks  fulfil. 
Let  all  who  hear  onr  tones  of  love 

Our  holy  conduct  see; 
Take  knowledge  of  us,  dearest  Lord, 

Tliat  we  have  been  with  Thee. 
From  all  temptations  and  all  sin 

Defend  us  we  implore, 
And  with  Thy  Love  encompass  us 

Both  now  and  evermore. 

(152) 


Oh  clothe  (IS  with  the  ^?l)otle.ss  robe 

That  Tiij^  beloved  wear, . 
AMd  ill  Thy  i)re.seiice  let  lus  stand 

Like  liiies  white  and  fair; 
By  earth's  defilenieuts  all  iiiisoiled, 

A  stainless  virafiii  band, 
That  ill  Tiiiue  Eden  we  may  bloom 

Transplanted  by  Thy  Hand.— Amen. 

167 

My  God,  liow  wonderful  Thou  art, 

Thy  majesty  how  brii>ht, 
How  beautiful  Tiiy  mercy-seat, 

In  depths  of  burning  light ! 

How  dread  are  Thine  eternal  yeai-s, 

O  everlasting  Loud, 
By  prostrate  spirits  day  and  night 

Incessantly  adored  I 

How  wonderful,  how  beautiful, 

The  sight  of  Thee  must 'be. 
Thine  endless  wisdom,  boundless  power 

And  awfid  purity! 

Oh,  how  I  fear  Thee,  living  God, 
With  deepest,  tenderest  fears, 

And  worship  Thee  with  trembling  hope. 
And  penitential  tears ! 

Yet  I  may  love  Thee  too,  O  Loud, 

x\lmighty  as  Thou  art. 
For  Tiiou  hast  stooped  to  ask  of  me 

The  love  of  my  poor  heart. 

No  earthly  father  Iovps  like  Thee, 

No  mother,  e'er  so  mild. 
Bears  and  forViears  as  Thou  hast  done 

With  me,  Thy  sinful  child. 

(1?3) 


Father  of  Jesus,  love's  reward, 

What  rapture  will  it  be, 
Prostrate  before  Thy  Throne  to  lie. 

And  gaze  and  gaze  on  Tiiee. — Amen. 

168 

Let  us  now  go  to  Bethlehem, 

To  see  this  wondi'ous  thing, 
Mary  and  Joseph,  and  with  them 

The  Babe  our  Infant  King ! 
Bright  Stars  above  shine  on 

To  light  our  speedy  way, 
While  Angels  sweetly  carol  in 

Tlie  Blessed  Cliristmas  Day. 

Let  us  now  go  to  Bethlehem, 

To  see  tliis  wondrous  thing, 
Mary  and  Joseph,  and  with  tliem 

The  Babe  our  Infant  King! 
For  we  sliall  find  on  earth 

The  Heaven  of  Heavens  in  Him, 
Tne  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Son, 

Beneath  the  Cherubim. 


Let  ns  now  go  to  Bethlehem, 

To  see  this  wondrous  thing, 
Mary  and  Joseph,  and  witli  them 

Tlie  Babe  our  Infant  King ! 
His  Father's  Glory  come 

To  lilt  our  hearts  above; 
Fiist  loved  by  Him  and  Angel  Hosts, 

We  carol  back  His  Love. 

Let  us  now  go  to  Bethlehem, 
Faith's  Star  shall  guide  the  way 

To  Jesus  cradled  in  His  Church 
This  bright  Appearing  Day ! 

(IM) 


There,  Liglit's  true  Lii>lit,  to  Thee 

We  sing  with  glad  accord, 
For  meet  it  is  to  celebriite 

Thy  Birtliday,  Jesus  Loud  ! 

—Amen. 

169 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright; 
So,  most  gracious  Loni),  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Tliee. 

As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger  bed; 
Tliere  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore 
80  may  we  with  willing  feet 
Ever  seek  the  mercy-seat. 
As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare; 
.So  may  we  with  lioly  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Chuist!  to  Thee  our  lieavenly  King. 

Holy  Jesus,  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way. 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide. 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 
In  the  heavenly  country  briglit 
Need  they  no  created  light; 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Tliou  its  Sun  wliich  goes  not  down; 
There  for  ever  may  we  sing 
Alleluias  to  our  King.— Amen. 

(155) 


170 

I  worship  Thee,  Loim)  Jesu, 
As  children  did  of  old, 

Who  .sang  within  Thy  temple, 
Hosannns  manifold. 


I  worship  Thee,  Loud  Jesu, 
Who,  on  Thy  Altar  laid, 

In  this  most  awfnl  Service, 
Om-  Food  and  Diink  art  made. 


I  worship  Thee,  Loud  Jesu, 
Who,  in  Thy  Love  divine. 

Art  hiding  here  Thy  Godhead 
[n  Forms  of  Bread  and  Wine. 

I  worship  Thee,  Loiii)  Jesu, 
And  kneeling-  unto  Thee, 

As  Thou  didst  come  to  Mary, 
1  pray  Thee,  come  to  me. 

I  worship  Thee,  Loud  Jesu, 
My  King  and  Saviouu  mild, 

Thoii  hast  blest  other  children, 
Bless  also  me.  Thy  child.  —Amen. 


171 


Saviouu,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name  we 

raise 
With   one  accord  our  parting  hynni  of 

l)raise; 
We  stand  to  bless  Thee  ere  onr  woiship 

cease. 
Then,  lowly  kneeling,  wait  Thy  word  of 

peace. 

(156) 


Grant  iik  Thy  peace  upon  our  homewHid 

way; 
With   Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall  end 

the  day. 
Guard  Thou  the  lips  fioni  sin,  the  hearts 

from  shame 
That  in  this  house  have  called  u])on  Thy 

Name. 


Grant  us   Thy  peace,  Lord,  thro'  tlie 

coming  night, 
Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness  into  light-; 
From  harm  and  danger  keep  Thy  children 

free, 
For  dark  and  hght  ai  e  both  alike  to  Thee 


Grant    us    Thy   ]>t'ace    throughout    our 

earthly  lite, 
Our   ]»alm    in   sorrow,  and   our  stay  in 

strife; 
Then,    when    Thy  voice    shall   bid   our 

conflict  cease, 
Call  us,  O  Lord,  to  Tiune  eternal  peace. 

—Amen. 


173 

Fron.  paiii  to  pain  and  woe  to  woe, 
Witii  loving  hearts  and  footsteps  slow, 

To  Calvary  with  Christ  we  go; 
(See  how  His  precious  Blood 

At  every  stjition  pours ! 
Was  ever  grief  like  His? 

Was  ever  sin  like  oursi^ 
(157) 


173 

Greet  the  Cross  with  veneration — 
Great  its  wondrous  destination — 

Earth's  dread  Ransom  lo  sustain  ; 
When  we  sign  this  Symbol  o'er  us, 
We  the  wicked  (h'ive  before  us, 

And  from  sin  a  Refuge  gain. 

From  the  Tree  when  Adam  taketh 
That  forbidden  fruit,  I'.e  maketh 

Store  of  woe  for  all  liis  heirs  ; 
Go7>  tlie  Loin)  this  Tree  is  bearing. 
He  tlie  sinner's  lot  is  sharing — 

Sinless,  He  our  loss  repairs. 

Conquering  Tree,  with  praise  we  meet 

thee! 
As  tli(i  world's   true   Health   we  greet 
thee  ! 
Tribute  bring  of  praise  and  love. 
Thou,  the  monarch's  royal  banner, 
Be  our  stair,  in  mystic  manner 
Lead  us  to  the  (  ourts  above. 

Christ,  Thy  Cross  who  sanctifiest, 
Death  o'ercoining  when  Thou  diest. 

King  of  earth  aud  Heaven  above, 
By  Thy  Passion  hear  our  crying  ; 
And  when  ends  this  life  of  sighing 

Grant  us  endless  joy  and  love.— Amen. 

174 

Loud,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day, 

Ere  it  pass  for  aye  away, 

On  our  knees  we  fall  and  pray. 

Holy  Jesu,  grant  ns  tears, 

Fill  us  with  heart-searching  fears, 

Ere  that  awful  doom  ai)pears. 

(158) 


Lord,  on  us  Thy  Spirit  pour, 
Kneeling  lowly  at  the  door, 
Ere  it  close  for  evernnore. 

]^y  Thy  night  of  agony, 
By  Tliy  sujiplicating  cry, 
By  Thy  willingness  to  die, 

By  Thy  tears  of  bitter  woe 

For  Jerusalem  below, 

Let  us  not  Thy  love  forego. 

Grant  us  'neath  Thy  wings  a  i)la^*.e. 

Lest  we  lose  this  day  of  grace 

Ere  we  shall  behold  Thy  Face.  —Amen. 


175 

]j0ve  Divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  Heaven,  to  earth  comedown  ! 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
Jesus,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art ; 
Yisit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

J3reathe,  O  breathe  Thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ! 
Let  us  all  in  Thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest ; 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning. 

Alpha  and  Omega  be, — 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning. 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

Come,  Almighty  to  deliver, 
Let  us  all  Thy  grace  receive; 

Suddenly  return,  and  never, 
Never  more  Tliy  tem{)los  leave. 

(159) 


Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing  ; 

Serve  Thee  as  Thy  hosts  above  ; 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee  without  ceasing  ; 

Glory  in  Thy  perfect  love. 

Finish  then  Thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be  : 
Let  us  see  Thy  great  salvation, 

Perfectly  restored  in  Thee. 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory. 

Till  in  Heaven  we  take  ourplace  ; 
Till  w^e  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

— Amen. 

176 

The  Royal  Hanners  forward  go. 
The  ( -ross  shines  foith  in  mystic  glow  ; 
Where  He  in  Flesh,  our  fiesh  Who  made, 
Our  sentence  bore,  our  ransom  paid, 

There  whilst  He  hung.  His  sacred  Side 
r>y  soldier's  spear  was  opened  wide, 
To  cleanse  us  in  the  precious  t^ood 
Of  Water  mingled  with  His  Blood. 

Fulfilled  is  now  what  David  told 

In  true  prophetic  song  of  old, 

How  God  the  heathen's  King  should  be  ; 

For  God  is  reigning  from  the  Tree. 

O  Tree  of  glory.  Tree  most  fair, 
Ordained  those  Holy  Limbs  to  bear, 
How  bright  in  purple  robe  it  stood. 
The  purple  of  a  Saviour's  Blood  ! 

Upon  its  arms,  like  balance  true, 
He  weighed  the  price  for  sinners  due, 
The  price  which  none  but  He  could  pay, 
And  spoiled  the  spoiler  of  his  prey. 

(160) 


To  Thee,  Eternal  Threk  in  One, 

Let  homage  meet  by  all  be  done  : 

As  by  the  Cross  Thou  dost  restore, 

So  riile  and  guide  ns  evermore. — Amen. 


177 

Weary  of  earth  and  laden  with  my  sin, 
I  look  at  heaven  and  long  to  enter  in; 
Bnt  there  no  evil  thing  may  find  a  home, 
And  yet  I  hear  a  voice  that  bids  me, 
''Come." 

So  vile  I  am,  how  dare  I  hope  to  stand 

In  the  pure  glory  of  that  holy  land? 

Before  the  whiteness  of  that  Throne  ap- 
pear V 

Yet  there  are  Hands  stretclied  ont  to 
draw  me  near. 

The  while  I  fain  would  tread  the  heav- 
enly way, 

Evil  is  ever  with  me  day  by  day  ; 

Yet  on  mine  ears  the  gracious  tidings  fall, 

"Repent,  confess,  tliou  shall  be  loosed 
from  all." 

It  is  the  voice  of  Jp:sus  that  I  hear. 
His  are  the  Hands  stretched  out  to  draw 

me  near, 
And  His  the  Blood  that  can  for  all  atone. 
And  set  me  faultless  there  before  the 

Throne. 

'Twas  Pie  Who  found  me  on  the  deathly 
wild. 

And  made  me  heir  of  heaven,  the  Fa- 
ther's child, 

(161) 


And  (lay  by  day.  uheieby  my  soul  may 

live. 
Gives  me  His  grace  of  pardon,  and  will 

give. 

O  great  Absolver.  grant  my  soul  may 
wear 

The  lowliest  garb  of  penitence  and  prayer. 

That  ill  the  Fatiikk\s  courts  my  glori- 
ous dress 

May  be  the  garment  of  1'hy  righteou.s- 
iiess. 

Yea,  Thou  wilt  answer  for  m(\  Right- 
eous LoKD  ; 

Thine  all  the  merits,  mine  the  great  re- 
ward ; 

Thine  the  sharp  thorns,  and  mino  tho 
golden  crown  ; 

Mine  the  life  Avon,  and  Thine  tlu^  life 
laid  down. 

Nought  can  I  biing,  dear  T.or.D,  for  all 

I  owe. 
Yet  let  my  full  heart  what  it  can  bestow; 
Like  Mary's  gift  let  my  devotion  prove, 
Forgiven  greatly,  how  I  greatly  love. 

Amen. 

178 

Chiiist  the  LoitD  is  risen  to-day. 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say  : 
Eaise  yonr  joys  and  triumphs  high, 
Sing,  ye  heavens  ;  and  earth,  reply. 

Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  tlie  victory  won  : 
Jesus'  agony  is  o'er. 
Darkness  veils  the  earth  no  inoi-e. 

.  {162j 


Vain  the  stone,  the  wtitch,  the  seal, 
(JiiiiisT  hath  burst  tlie  j>;ates  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  I'oibids  llini  rise, 
CiiHiM'  liath  oix'iiM  i'aradise. 

Soar  we  now  where  Cuuist  halli  i<ML 
Following  oiii-  exalted  Head  ; 
Mjuh'  like  Iliiu.  like  Iliin  we  rise: 
Ours  the  cross,  the  j^nav«'.  the  skies. 

—  Anit'U. 

179 

God  tlio  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  HriiiiT,  Three  in  One, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  heavenly  Throne, 
Spare  us.  Holy  TRiNi'iv. 

Thou  Who  leaving  Crown  and  Throne 
Caniest  here,  an  outcast  lone. 
Tiiat  Thou  niightest  save  Thine  own. 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Thou  with  sinners  wont  to  eat. 
Wlio  with  loving  Words  didst  greet 
Mary  weeping  at  Thy  Feet, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Thou  Whose  saddened  look  did  chide 
Peter  when  he  thrice  denied, 
Till  with  bitter  tears  he  cried, 

flear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

Thou  Wiio  hanging  on  the  Tree 
To  the  thief  saidst,  ''Thou  slialt  be 
To-day  in  Taradise  with  Me,"' 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

Thou,  despised,  denied,  refused, 
And  for  man's  transgressions  bruised. 
Sinless,  yet  of  sin  accused, 

Hear  ns,  Holy  .Iesu. 

(163) 


Thou,  Who  on  the  Cross  didst  leign, 
Dying  there  in  bitter  pain. 
Cleansing  with  Thy  Blood  onr  stain, 
Hear  ns,  [loly  .Iksu. 

Shepherd  of  the  straying  slieep, 
Comforter  of  them  tliat  weep, 
Hear  ns  crying  from  the  deep, 

Hear  ns.  Holy  Jksu. 

That  in  Thy  pure  innocence 
We  may  wash  our  souls'  offence, 
And  find  truest  penitence. 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 

That  we  give  to  sin  no  place. 
That  Ave  never  quench  Thy  grace. 
That  we  ever  seek  Thy  Face, 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 

That  denying  evil  lust, 
Living  godly,  meek,  and  just, 
In  Thee  only  we  may  trust. 

We  beseech  Thee.  Jesu, 

That  to  sin  for  ever  dead 
We  may  live  to  Thee  instead. 
And  the  narrow  pathway  tread, 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 

When  shall  end  the  battle  sore, 
When  our  Pilgrimage  is  o'er, 
Grant  Thy  peace  for  evermore, 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 


Amen. 


180 


Part  I. 
Faithful  Shepherd  of  Thine  own, 
Unto  Whom  each  sheep  is  kwown, 
(164) 


Low  before  Tliine  Altar  Throne. 
We  adore  Thee,  Jesu, 

0  how  blest  to  draw  so  near, 
Unto  Thee,  our  ISaviour  dear, 
Who  in  mystery  art  here  ; 

And  adore  Thee,  Jesu. 

Tliou  who  tenderly  hast  smiled, 

As  a  little  hrlpless  Child, 

On  Thy  .AlHidtii-.Mothei-  ntild  ; 

Hear  iis,  save  us,  .Jksu. 

\Vhoni  the  star-led  Magi  tliree, 
Came  from  far  off  hinds  to  see, 
^^  horn  they  worshipped  reverently  ; 
Hear  us,  save  us,  Jesu. 

Kneehng  in  tlie  stable  cave, 
Incense,  niyrrh,  and  gold  they  gave, 
We  woidd  offer  all  we  have  ; 

Hear,  accept  us,  Jesu. 

As  in  worsliip  low,  we  kneel, 
May  we  Thy  sweet  Presence  feeJ  ! 
A II  Thy  love  to  us  reveal  ; 

Hear,  accept  us.  Jesu. 

181 

rAKT    11. 

Paitlifiil  Sliei»herd  lieiii-  our  cry, 
To  Thine  arms  Thy  lambs  would  fly, 
On  Thy  boundle.ss  love  rely  ; 

Hear  us,  save  us,  Jesu. 

Laaib  of  (^od  Who  takest  away 
All  our  sin,  on  Thee  we  lay 
Every  sin  and  grief  to-day  ; 

Hear  us,  save  us,  .Jesu. 

(16.5) 


Q'hou  all  sinless,  holy,  puic. 
I'^orour  sins  didst  grief  endure. 
Thou  hast  made  our  pardon  sure  ; 
Hear  us,  save  us.  Jp:su. 

Sorrow  for  our  sins  impart, 
Cleause  and  soften  every  heart. 
In  Thy  merits  give  us  part ; 

Hear  us,  save  us,  Jesu. 

J^y  Thy  grace  within  us  shed, 
May  our  youthful  feet  be  led, 
Patlis  of  lioliness  to  tread  : 

Hear  us.  save  us,  Jesu. 

182 

Pari  111. 
Shepiierd,  Wlio  Thy  life  didst  give. 
That  Tliy  shee[)  in  Thee  might  live. 
Kovv  onr  grateful  ])raise  receive. 

Hear,  accept  us,  Jesu. 
As  'neath  veils  of  bread  and  wine. 
We  adore  Thee,  King  Divine, 
Make  Thy  Face  upon  us  shine  ; 

Hear,  accei)t  us,  Jesu. 

May  our  lips  and  lives  express. 
Faitii  and  love,  and  thankfulness. 
Fill  ns  with  all  lioliness  : 

Hear,  accept  us,  Jesu. 

Make  us  love  Thee  more  and  more^ 
Till  we  reach  the  Eternal  shore. 
Where  unveiled  evermore, 

We  behold  Thee,  Jestj. 

Then  in  worship  falling  down. 
Low  before  Thy  Glory  Throne, 
We  shall  know  as  we  are  known, 

Praise,  exalt  Thee,  Jesu. 
— Amen. 

(166) 


183 

Forward!     Forward,  Cliristiatis, 

Forward  to  tlie  figlit, 
For  the  law  of  Jksus, 

For  the  Gospel-light  ; 
'Tis  no  time  to  dally, 

'Tis  no  time  to  wait, 
When  the  hosts  of  evil 

'I'hunder  at  the  gate. 

Forward  !     Forward,  (Christians, 
Forward  !  to  the  figlit, 

For  the  love  of  Jesus, 
For  the  Chnrcirs  light. 

Ask  thev  what  we  fight  f or  ! 

'Tis  the  blessed  Chiust— 
Present  really,  trnly, 

In  His  Eucharist  ; 
i'ome,  let  ns  adore  Him, 

Let  ns  bow  the  knee  ; 
King,  He  claims  oni- worship, 

(  laims  onr  fealty. 

Forw^ard  I     Forward,  etc. 

Fearfnl  was  the  angnish. 

Which  for  ns  He  bore, 
Ere  the  work  was  finished, 

And  the  strnggle  o'er  ; 
Life  of  lowly  labor, 

Horrors  of  the  grave  ; 
This  the  dread  atonement, 

This  the  price  He  gave. 
Forward  !     Forward,  etc. 

On  the  eve  of  Passion, 
With  HisChnrch  was  He, 

When  the  shades  were  falling 
On  Gethsemane  ; 

(167) 


Then  that  Gif\.  was  given 
'Which  we  love  so  well, — 

God-Avith-iis  forever,  - 
Christ.  Emmanuel. 

Forward  !     Forward,  etc. 


Shall  we  slight  that  Presence  ? 

Shall  we  Christ  deny  V 
Shall  we  stint  our  worship, 

When  He  draweth  nigh  V 
God  in  Heaven  foibid  it ! 

God  attest  onr  word, — 
We  will  worship  Jesus, 

We  will  serve  the  Lord. 

Forward !     Forward,  etc. 

Now  to  God  the  Father, 

Now  to  God  the  Son, 
To  the  Blessed  Spirit, 

To  tlie  Three  in  One, 
Give  we  praise  and  honor, 

As  we  vow  to  fight 
For  the  love  of  Jesus, 

For  the  Gospel-light- 

Foward  1  Forward ,  etc .  —-  A  men 

184 

Christian,  dost  thou  see  llieni. 

On  the  holy  ground, 
How  the  troops  of  Midi  an 

Prowl  and  prowl  aronnd  V 
Christian,  up  and  smite  them, 

Conntiiig  gain  Imt  loss: 
Smite  them  by  the  merit 

Of  the  holy  Cri-oss. 
(168) 


Christian,  dost  thou  feel  the  in. 

How  they  work  within, 
8t]-ivin.2:,  tempting,  luriiig. 

(iJoadin.Q;-  into  sin? 
Christiiin,  "ever  tremble: 

Never  hf  down-cast; 
Smite  them  liy  the  virtue 

(3f  the  T^enten  fast. 

Christian,  dost  thou  hear  them 

TTow  they  speak  thee  fair? 
''Always  fast  and  vigil  ? 

Alway.^  watch  and  itrayer  ?'" 
Christian,  answer  boldly, 

'•While  T  biealh(^.  I  pray:" 
Peace  shall  follow  battle,  * 

Night  shall  end  in  day. 


"  Well  I  know  thy  trouble. 

0  My  servant  true; 
Thon  art  very  weary, 

1  was  weary  too; 

But  that  toil  shalj  make  thee 

Some  day  ;dl  Mine  own. 
And  tlie  end  of  sorrow 

ShallbenearMyThrone.  ■"— Amen. 


185 

Blessed  feasts  of  Blessed  Martyrs, 

Holy  days  of  Holy  men. 
With  affection's  recollections, 

Greet  Ave  3^our  return  again. 
Worthy  deeds  tliey  wrought  and  wonders, 

Worthy  of  the  Name  they  bore; 
We  with  meetest  praise  and  .^weetest 

Honour  them  for  evermore. 


Faith  prevailing,  dope  unfailing, 

Jesus  loved  with  single  heart— 
Ihus  they  glorious  and  victorious 

Bravely  bore- the  Martyr's  part         ' 
Racked  with  torture,  haled  toslauglitei 

i\ire,  and  axe,   and  murderous  sword. 
Chains  and  prison,  foes'   derision 

Ihey  endured   for  Christ  the  Lord. 

So  they  passed  throuoli  pain  and  sorrow, 

lill  they  saidv  in  death  to  rest- 
Ji^arth's  rejected,  God's  elected   ' 

( Jamed  a  portion  with  the  blest 
l>y  contempt  of  worldly  pleasures 

And  by  deeds  of  valour  done, 
Ihey  have  reached  tlie  land  of  Angels, 

And  with  them  are  knit  in  one. 

Made  co-heirs  with  Ckuist  in  glory 

Ills  celestial  bliss  tliev  share  : 
May  they  now  before  ITini  bending 

Help  us  onward  by  their  prayer; 
Ihat,  tins  we;iry  life  completed, 

And  its  fleeting  trials  past. 
We  may  win  eternal  glory 

In  our  Father's  jiome  at  last. -A  men 

186 

l>i-aNv  nigh  and  take  ihy  Bodv  of  the  Lord 
And  dnnk  the  h(,]y    Dioorl'tor  von    out- 
poured. 

Saved  by  that  Body  and  thai  holy  Blood, 
With  souls  refreshed,  we  tender  thanks 
to  God. 

Salvatioirs  Giver,  CHRjsT.the  Only  Son, 

By  His  vlear  Cross  and  Blood  the  victorv 

won.  ^ 

(iro) 


OflVied  was  He  for  greatest  Jiiui  for  le.'i8t. 
Himsdt"  the  Victim,   and  Himself  the 

Priest. 
Victims  were  offered  by  the  law  of  old, 
Which  ill  a  type  tliis  heaveidy  mysterv 

told. 

Ilf    liansomer  from    d(>atli,   and    f.iglit 

from  shade, 
Now  gives  His  rfoly  grace  His  saints  to 

aid. 
Ai»proach  ye  then  with    faithful   hearts 

sincere. 
And  take  the  safeguard  of  sdvation  here. 
He.  that  His  saiids  in   this  world   rules 

and  shields. 
To  all  believers  life  eternal  yields: 
AVith  heiivenly  bread   makes  them    tiiat 

Inniger  whole, 
(iives  living  waters  to  the  thirsting  soul. 
Ali)lia  and  Omega,  to    Whom   shall  l)ow 
All  nations  at  the  Hoom,  is  with  us  now. 

—  Amen 

187 

Sing  Alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise, 
Ve  citizens  of  Heaven;  O  sweetly  raise 

An  endless  Alleluia. 
Ye  Poweis,  who  stand  before  the  Eternal 

Light , 
[n  hymning  choirs  re-echo  to  the  height 

An  endless  Alleluia, 
The  Holy  City  shall  take  up  your  strain. 
And  with  glad   songs  resounding  wake 
again 

An  endless  .Vlleluia. 

(171) 


In  blissful  Hiitiphons  ye  thus  rejoice 
To  render  to  the  Lord  with  thankful 
voice 

An  endless  Alleluia. 
Ye  who   have    gained    at  length  your 

palms  in  bliss, 
Victorious  ones,  your  chant  shall  still 
be  tins, 

An  endless  Alleluia. 
There,  in  one  glad  acclaim,  for  ever  ring 
The  strains    which  tell  the  honour  of 
your  King, 

An  endless  Alleluia 
Tiiis  is  sweet  rest  for  weary  ones  brought 

back, 
This  is  glad  food  and  drink  which  ne'er 
shall  lack. 

An  endless  Alleluia. 
While  Thee,  by  Whom  were  all  things 

made,  we  praise 
For  ever,  and  tell  out  in  sweetest  lays 

An  endless  Alleluia. 
Almighty  Christ,  to  Thee   our  voices 

sing 
(jrlory  for  evermore  ;  to  Thee  we  bring 
An  endless  Alleluia. — Amen. 

188  j 

Behold  a  humble  train 

The  courts  of  God  draw  near  ; 
A  Virgin  Mother  and  her  Babe 

Before  the  J^ord  appear. 

O  wondrous,  blessed  sight ! 

To  faitliful  eyes  made  known, 
That  lowly  Babe— the  mighty  God, 

The  Prince  of  Peace,  they  own- 

:(172)         ^:.    ::;  T 


Ai»d  now  tlii.s  teniplo  shines 
With  glory  i'ai-  more  bright, 

Than  e'er  the  former  temple  saw, 
E'eM  at  its  greatest  height. 

The  cloud  indeed  was  there, 

Tlie  symbol  of  the  Loud  ; 
But  heie  the  F.okd  Himself  appears, 

The  true,  incarnate  Word. 

Blest  Saviouk,  come  once  more 
With  poAver  and  grace  divine  ; 

Our  hearts  Thy  living  temples  make, 
Wholly  and  ever  Thine— Amen- 

189 

The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
Wlio  reigns  enthroned  above  ; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
And  God  of  love: 
Jehovah,  great  I  AM, 
By  earth  and  Heaven  confessed  ; — 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  Name, 
For  ever  IJessed. 

The  God  of  Abraliam  praise, 
At  Whose  supreme  command 
From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 
At  His  right  hand  : 
I  all  on  earth  forsake. 
Its  wisdom,  fame,  and  power  ; 
And  Him  ray  only  portion  make, 
My  siiield  and  tower. 

He  by  Himself  hath  vsworn, 
I  on  His  oath  dei)end, 
I  shall,  on  angel-wings  upborne, 
To  heaven  ascend  : 


I  shall  1  jell  old  His  face, 
I  shall  His  power  adore, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  His  giJice 
For  evermoie. 

There  dwells  the  I.ord,  our  King, 
The  Lord,  our  righteousness, 
Triiniiphaut  o'er  the  world  and  sin, 
The  Prince  of  Peace  : 
,0n  Sion's  sacred  height 
His  kingdom  He  maintains. 
And  glorious  with  His  Saints  in  light 
For  ever  reigns. 

The  (tOD  Who  reigns  on  high 
The  great  archangels  sing  ; 
And,  "Holy,  holy,  holy,"  cry, 
''Almighty  King, 
Who  was,  and  is  the  same. 
And  evermore  shall  be  ; , 
Jkiiovaii,  Father,  great  I  AM, 
We  worship  thee." 

The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thanks  to  God  on  high  ; 
Hail,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
They  ever  cry  ; 
Hail,  Abraham's  God  and  mine, 
I  join  the  heavenly  lays  ; 
All  might  and  majesty  are  Thine, 
And  endless  praise.— Amen. 

190 

Look,  ye  Saints;  the  sight  is  glorious  ; 

See  the  ''  Man  of  Sorrows"  now  ; 
From  the  fight  returned  victorious, 

Every  knee  to  Him  shall  bow  ; 
Crown  IHm  I     Crown  Him  ! 

Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 

(174  I 


Ciowii  tlie  8AVIOUK.  angels  crown  Uim; 

Kich  tlu'.  tTopljies  Jesus  brings  ; 
On  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  Ilini, 

While  the  vanlt  of  heaven  rings  ; 
Crown  Him  !     Crown  Him  ! 

Crown  the  Saviouu  King  of  kings. 

Sinners  in  derision  crowned  Ilim, 
Mocking  thns  the  Saviouu's  claim  ; 

Sivints  and  Angels  crowd  aromid  Him, 
Own  His  title,  i)raise  His  name; 
Crown  Him  !  .  Crown  Him  ! 
Spiead  abroad  the  Victor's  fame  ! 

Hark  !  those  bursts  of  acclamation  ! 

Hark!  those  loud  trinmphant  chords! 
Tesus  takes  the  liighest  station; 
C)  what  joy  the  sight  aft'ords ! 

Crown  Him  !     Crown  Him  ! 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords. 

— Amen. 

191 

Chorus. 

Shout  till'  gliu.1  tidings,  exultingly  sing ; 
Jerusaleni  triumpliii,  Mp:]SSIA1I  is  King! 

'Sion,  the  marvellous  story  be  telling. 
The  vSoN  of  the  Highest,  how  lowly 
His  birth ! 

The  Ijrightest  archangel  in  glory  excelling, 
He  stoops  to  redeem  them,  He  reigns 
n))on  earth  : 

Uho.— Shuut  the  glad  tidings,  &c. 

TeU  how   He   cometh;  from    nation  to 
nation, 
The   heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth 
icho ]ound  : 

(I75) 


How  free  to  the  faitlif iil  lie  offers  salva- 
tion, 
How  His  people  with  joy  everlasting 
are  crown 'd  : 

Cho.— Shout  the  glad  tidings,  &c. 

Mortals,    \'oiir    homage   be   gratefully 
bringing, 
And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  Hosanna 
arise ; 
Ye  angels  the  full  Hallehijah  be  singing; 
One  chorns  resound  throngli  the  earth 
and  the  skies : 

Cho.— Shont  the  glad  tidings,  &c. 

192 

Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord 

God  of  hosts,  eternal  King, 
By  tlie  heavens  and  earth  adored  : 

Angels  and  Archangels  sing. 
Chanting  everlastingly 
To  the  Blessed  Trinity. 

Thousands,  tens  of  thousands,  stand, 
Spirits  blest,  before  Thy  tlu'one. 

Speeding  thence  at  Thy  command  ; 
And  when  Thy  command  is  done, 

Singing  evei-lastingly 

To  the  Blessed  Trinity. 

Cherubim  and  Seraphim 

Veil  their  faces  with  their  w^ings  ; 
Eyes  of  Angels  are  too  dim 

To  behold  the  King  of  kings. 
While  they  sing  eternally 
To  the  Blessed  Trinity. 

(176) 


^hee,  apostles,  prophets,  Thee, 
Thee,  the  noble  martyr  band, 

.Praise  with  solemn  jubilee  ; 
TJiee  tlie  Chinch  in  every  land  : 

Singing  everlastingly 

To  tlie  Blessed  Thinity. 

Alleluia !     Lord,  to  Tliee, 
Father,  8on,  and  TIoly  Ghost, 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three. 
Join  we  with  the  heavenly  host, 

Ringing  everlastingly 

To  the  Blessed  Trinity.— Amen, 

193 

When  God    of    okl    came    down    from 
heaven, 

In  power  and  wrath  He  came  ; 
Before  Tlis  feet  the  clouds  were  riven, 

Half  darkness  and  half  flame. 

Bnt,  when  He  came  the  second  time, 
^  He  came  in  power  and  love  ; 
Softer  than  gale  at  morning  prime 
Hovered  His  holy  Hove. 

The  fires,  that  rushed  on  Sinai  down 

In  sudden  torrents  dread, 
N'ow  gently  light,  a  glorious  crown, 

On  every  sainted  head. 

ind  as  on  IsraePs  awe-struck  ear 

The  voice  exceeding  loud. 
The  trump,  that  Angels  quake  to  hear, 

Tluilled  from  the  deep,  dai-k  cloud; 

50,  when  the  Spirit  of  our  God 
Came  down  His  flock  to  find, 

^  voice  from  heaven  was  heard  abroad 
A  rushing,  mighty  wind. 

(177) 


U  fills  tlie  Church  of  God  ;  It  fills 

The  sinful  world  jiround  ; 
Ouly  in  stubborn  hearts  and  wills 

No  place  for  It  is  found 

Come    I.OUD.   come   Wisdom.  Luve,  and 
Power, 

Open  our  ears  to  iiear  ; 
Let  us  not  miss  tlie  accepted  hour  ; 

Save.  I.oiJi),  Itv  love  or  fear.— Amen. 

194: 

C)u  the  lit\surrection  niorning 

iSoul  and  bod}^  meet  again  ; 
Xo  more  sorrow,  no  more  weeping, 
No  more  pain. 

llei-e  awhile  they  must  V'C  parted, 
And  tlie  flesh 'its  Sabbath  keep, 
Waidng  in  a  holy  stillness — 

AN' rapt  in  sU'e]>. 

For  a  si>aec  the  tired  body 

Lies  with  feet  toward  tlie  dawn, 
Till  there  breaks  the  last  and  brighte-st 
Eiuster  morn. 

I)ut  thy  sunl  in  contemplation 

Utters  earnest  i)rayer  and  strong, 
Ihcaking  ;it  the  Resurrection 
Into  song. 

Soul  and  body  reunited. 

Thencelortli  nothing  shall  divide  ; 
AVaking  u[>  in  Christ's  own  likeness, 
Satished. 

Oh,  the  beauty  I     Oh,  the  gladness 

(.)f  tlia-t  Resurrection  day  ! 
Which  shall  not,  thro'  endless  ages, 
Passawav. 

(178) 


On  that  happy  Eawter  iiiorniiig 

All  the  .uiaves  their  dead  restore  . 
Father,  sister,  child  and  mother 
Meet  once  more 

To  that  brightest  of  all  meetings, 

Bring  us,  Jesus  Cuiust,  at  last  ; 
To  Thy  ( 'ross,  t  hro'  death  and  judgment, 
Holding  fast. — Amen. 

195 

<)  \Vord  of  (tOD  above, 

Who  Idlest  all  in  all, 
Hallow  this  House  with  Thy  sure  love, 

And  bless  our  festival 

Here  from  the  Font  is  poured 

(irace  on  each  guilty  child  ; 
The  blest  anointing  of  the  Lord 

Brightens  the  once  defiled. 

Here  CiiiasT  to  faithful  hearts 

II is  Body  gives  for  Food  ; 
The  Lamb  of  (tOD  Himself  imparts 

The  (  halice  of  His  Blood. 

Here  gnilty  souls  that  pine 
May  health  and  pardon  win  ; 

The  Jndge  acquits,  and  grace  divine 
Kestores  the  dead  in  sin. 

Yea,  (tOI>  enthroned  on  high 

Here  also  dwells  to  V»less  • 
Here  trains  adoring  souls  that  sigh 

His  mansions  to  possess. 

Against  this  holy  Home 
Rude  tempests  harndess  beat, 

And  Satan's  angels  fiercely  come. 
But  to  endure  defeat. — Amen. 

(179) 


196 

Good  it  is  to  keep  the  fast, 
Shadowed  forth  in  ages  past. 
Whi(^h  onrowii  Ahiii|L»hty  Lord 
Hallowed  by  His  Deed  and  \Vord. 

Moses,  while  lie  fasted,  saw 
(tOD,  Who  gave  by  him  the  Law  ; 
To  Elijah  Angels  came, 
Steeds  of  fiie  and  car  of  tlame; 

So  was  Daniel  njeet  to  gaze 

On  the  sight  of  latter  days. 

And  the  J^aptist  to  i)ioclaim 

Blessings  thro'  the  Bridegroom's  Name. 

Grant  ns,  Lord,  like  them  to  be 
Oft  in  prayer  and  fast  with  Thee  ; 
Fill  ns  with  Thy  heaveidy  might, 
Be  onr  joy  and  trne  delight. 

Father,  hear  ns  throngh  Thy  Son 
And  the  Spirit,  w'itli  Thee  One, 
Whom  our  thankful  hearts  adore 
Ever  and  forevermore — Amen. 

197 

Thou  art  coming,  O  my  Saviour, 

Tlion  art  coming,  O  my  King, 
In  Thy  beauty  all-resplendent, 
In  Tiiy  glory  all-transcendent, 

Well  may  we  rejoice  and  sing ; 
Coming!  in  the  opening  east, 

Herald  briglitness  slowly  swells  : 
Coming !  ()  my  glorious  Priest, 

Hear  we  not  Thy  golden  bells  ? 

Thou  art  coming,  Thou  art  coming; 
We  shall  meet  Thee  oii  Thy  way. 
We  shall  see  Thee,  we  shall  know^  Thee, 

(180) 


i 


We  .siiiiU  bless  Thee,  we  sliall  show  Thee 
All  our  hearts  could  never  say  ; 

What  an  anthem  that  will  be 
Ringiufjj  out  our  love  to  Thee, 

l\)uring  out  our  rapture  sweet 
At  Thine  own  all-glorious  Feet. 

'J'hou  art  coming  ;  at  Thy  Table 

We  are  witnesses  for  this  ; 
While  remembering  hearts  Thou  meetest 
III  communiou  clearest,  sweetest, 

Earnest  of  our  coming  bliss  ; 
Showing  not  Thy  death  alone, 

And  Thy  love  exceeding  great, 
l>ut  Thy  coming,  and  Thy  Throne, 

All  for  wiiich  we  long  and  wait. 

Them  art  coming  ;  we  are  waiting 

With  a  hope  that  cannot  fail. 
Asking  not  the  day  or  hour, 
Resting  on  Thy  Word  of  power 

Anchored  safe  within  the  veil. 
Time  appointed  may  be  long, 

But  the  A^ision  must  be  sure  ; 
C'ertaiuty  shall  make  us  strong, 

Joyful  ])atience  can  endure. 

O,  the  joy  to  see  Thee  reigning. 

Thee,  my  own  beloved  Lord  ! 
Every  tongue  Thy  Name  confessing, 
Worship,  honor,  glory,  blessing. 

Brought  to  Thee  with  one  accord 
riiee  my  Master  and  iny  Friend, 

Vindicated  and  enthroned, 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end 

(ilorified.  adored ,  and  ow^ned  !  —  Amen. 

198 

1  love  the  holy  Angels, 
So  beautiful  and  bright, 

(181) 


And,  thougli  I  cannot  see  them, 
They're  with  me  day  and  night ; 

They  watch  around  my  bedside, 
They  see  me  at  my  play. 

They  know  my  every  action, 
They  hear  the  words  I  say. 

'Tis  God  our  Heavenly  Father, 

Wlio  doth  the  Angels  send. 
To  guard  Ilis  little  children, 

UntiHheir  life  shall  end: 
When  i  am  cross  and  naughty, 

The  holy  Angels  grieve  ; 
For  they  are  sad  when  children 

The  way  of  goodness  leave. 

And  when  I  die,  the  Angels 

Will  bear  my  soul  aw\ay. 
While  here  my  body  resttth 

Until  the  judgment  day  ; 
They'll  bear  me  gently,  sottly, 

With  loving  care  most  sweet. 
And  lay  me  down  in  safet> 

At  my  Redeemer's  feet. 

At  last,  with  Blessed  Spirils, 

And  holy  men  of  old. 
And  all  good  friends  who  love  me, 

Too  many  to  be  told, 
I  shall  be — with  the  Angels 

And  all  that  people  bright— 
For  ever,  and  for  ever, 

In  God's  most  glorious  liula . — A  men, 

199 

O  worship  J ESTjs  now. 

For  He  is  here  ! 
Before  His  Altar  bow. 

For  He  is  here ! 
The  Lamb  of  God  once  slain, 


Is  ottered  now  iigaiii, 
Pleading  for  sinful  men  : 
Jesus  is  here  1 

Angels  are  kneeling  round. 

Foi-  He  is  here  I 
They  guard  this  Holy  GrouiHl, 

For  IJe  is  here  I 
And  even  children  dare 
A  feeble  [tart  to  bear. 
And  in  their  praise  to  sliare  ; 

Jesus  is  here! 

We  hear  His  Voice  so  blest . 

For  He  is  here  ! 
Stilling  our  hearts  to  rest, 

For  He  is  here  ! 
Hefore  His  Altar  Throne, 
Lay  every  burden  down, 
And  every  need  make  known  ; 

Jesus  is  here ! 

Then  worsiiip  and  adore, 

For  He  is  here  ! 
Then  love  Him  more  and  niorc. 

For  He  is  here ! 
0  Feast  of  priceless  worth  ! 
The  SAviour.'s  death  shown  forth ! 
Yes,  this  is  Heaven  on  earth  ! 

Jesus  is  liere  I— Amen. 


300 

At  the  Name  of  Jesus, 
Every  knee  shall  bow, 

Every  tongue  confess  Him 
King  of  glory  now: 

(183) 


'Tis  the  Fatheu-s  pleasure 
We  shoiikl  call  llim  Lord, 

Who  from  the  begiiniing 
Was  the  Mighty  Word. 

At  His  voice  creation 

Sprang  at  once  to  sight, 
All  the  Angel  faces, 

All  the  hosts  of  light, 
Thrones  and  Dominations, 

Stars  upon  their  way, 
All  the  heavenly  Orders 

Til  their  gieat  array. 

Humbled  for  a  season, 

To  receive  a  Name 
From  the  lips  of  sinners 

Unto  whom  He  came, 
Faithfully  He  bore  it 

Spotless  to  the  Inst, 
I'roiight  it  back  victorious, 

Wlien  from  death  He  passed : 

Bore  it  up  triumphant, 

W^ith  its  human  light, 
Through  all  ranks  of  creatures. 

To  the  central  height; 
To  the  Throne  of  Godhead, 

To  the  Father's  breast, 
Filled  it  with  the  glory 

Of  that  perfect  rest. 

In  your  hearts  enthrone  Himv 
There  let  Him  subdue 

All  that  is  not  hoiy, 
All  that  is  not  true: 

(184) 


Crown  Hi  111  as  your  Captain 

111  teiiii)tatioirs  hour; 
Let  His  will  enfold  you 

In  its  light  and  power. 

J'>rothers,  this  Loud  Jjssus 

Siiall  return  a<»ai!i, 
AVith  His  Fa'i  II  Kits  glory, 

With  His  Angel  train  : 
For  all  w reaths  of  enii)iie 

Meet  u[)on  His  Urow, 
And  our  hearts  confess  JHin 

King  of  glory  now.— Amen. 

301 

].et  saints  on  earth  in  conceit  sing 
Witli  those  wMiose  work  is  done  : 

For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
In  Heaven  and  e;irth  are  one. 

One  family,  we  dwell  in  IHin, 
One  Ciiurcii,  above,  beneath: 

Though  now  divided  by  the  stream  ^ 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

One  army  of  the  living  (ioD, 

To  J  lis  command  we  bow; 
Fart  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  tlood: 

And  part  are  crossing  now. 

E'en  now  to  their  eternal  home 
Tliere  i)ass  some  spirits  blest; 

While  others  to  the  margin  come, 
Waiting  their  call  to  rest. 

Jksu,  be  Tliou  our  constant  Gnide  ; 

Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide, 

And  bring  as  safe  to  Heaven.— Amen. 

(185) 


202 

Ah  we  tread  life's  weary  ioiirney, 

A11  "sve  suffer  on  the  way, 
We  wiJl  offer  u\)  to  J  Ksui^, 

And  with  hearts  suluuissive  say— 

"xVll  for  Jesus  I   what  we  suffer 

He  has  suffered  loii^-  l)et'ore, 
Ea(;h  dear  cross  we  hear  Itehiiid  Him 

Shall  hut  make  iis  Uwe  Iliui  more." 

If  it  IS  our  lot  to  labour, 
And  with  toil  we  feel  o^)] tressed  ; 

We  will  think  of  Him  who  labom-ed 
Tiiat  our  labours  mi^-ht  he  blessed. 
"Alitor  Jesus,'"&c. 

When  temptations  try  us  sorely, 
We  shall  more  than  conquerors  be, 

Wrestling  as  our  Saviour  wrestled, 
Prostrate  in  Gethsemane. 

'^AU  for  Jesus,"  &c. 

Death  for  us  shall  have  no  terrors, 
He  Ikxs  robbed  it  of  its  vsting : 

Through  its  gloom  He  bids  us  follow 
To  the  PaLice  of  our  King. 

"All  for  Jesus,"  »&c\— Amen. 

203 

Lord,  speak  to  me,  that  I  may  speak 
In  living  echoes  of  Thy  tone ; 

x\s  Thou  iiast  sought,  so  let  me  seek 
Thy  erring  children  lost  and  lone. 

O  lead  me.  Lord,  that  I  may  lead 
The  wandering  and  the  wavering  feet ; 

O  feed  me.  Lord,  that  I  may  feed 
Thy  hungering  ones  with  matuia  sweet. 
(186) 


0  stiengtlien  iiie,  that  while  l  stand 
Finn  on  the  Hock  and  ,stioni>-  in  Thee, 

1  may  stretch  out  a  lovin<>:  hand 

To  wrestlers  with  the  troubled  sea 

O  teach  me,  Loud,  that  I  may  teach 
The  precious  things  Thou  dost  imi)art; 

And  wing  my  words,  that  they  may  reach 
The  hidden  deptlis  of  many  a,  heart. 

O  give  Thine  own  sweet  rest  to  me, 
That  I  may  speak  with  soothing  power 

A  word  in  season,  as  from  Thee, 
To  weary  ones  in  needful  hour. 

O  fill  me  with  Thy  fulness,  Lokd, 

Until  my  very  heart  overflow 
In  kindling  thought  ami  glowing  word. 

Thy  love  to  tell,  Thy  praise  to  show. 

O  use  me.  Loud,  use  even  me, 
Just  as  Thou  wilt,  and  when,  and  where; 
Until  Thy  Blessed  Face  1  see. 

Thy  rest,  Thy  joy.  Thy  glory  share. 

—Amen. 

201 

There  is  a  Fountain  tilled  with  Blood 

Draw^n  from  EmmanuePs  veins. 
And  sinneis  plunged  beneath  that  Flood 

Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 
The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  Fountain  ()i)ened  wide. 
And  now  may  1  as  well  as  he 

Be  cleansed  beneath  its  tide. 

I  do  believe,  I  will  believe, 
That  J»  r>  died  for  me, 

That  on  the  cross  lie  shed  His  l^lood 
From  sin  to  set  me  free. 

(187) 


Tlie  Precious  Blood!  O  how  it  wrought 

Thiit  Pentecostal  day, 
Wlien  siiniei'S  first  in  Baptism 

Washed  all  their  sins  away, 
(.'oiiveited  Saul  received  his  sight 

And  heard  the  Prophet  say, 
*'J^rotlier  arise,  and  be  baptised 

And  w^asli  thy  sins  away/' 
I  do  believe,  &c. 

The  Precious  Jilood  !  ()  liow  it  conies 

To  set  tlie  sinner  free, 
When  CiiiMsT  by  priestly  voice  transmits 

His  word  "I  pardon  tliee," 
When  Corinth's  sinner  steeped  in  crime, 

Repenting,  heard  Paulsword, 
*'In  CiimsT's  own  Person  I  forgive," 

He  was  to  grace  restored. 
I  do  believe,  &c. 

Dear  Dying  Lainb,  Thy  Precious  Blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 

Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 
■Twas  death  to  him  who  drank  of  old 

The  blood  of  victims  shed; 
'Tis  life  to  taste  the  Blood  of  Chuist, 

For  so  Himself  hath  said. 
-.     I  do  deli  eve.  &c. 

Now  since  by  grace,  I  Ve  found  thestream 

Which  Itows  from  out  Thy  Side, 
My  guilty  soul,  absolved  and  freed. 

Shall  praise  the  Crucified. 
And  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  Thy  i)o\ver  to  save,       [tongue 
When  this  poor  lisjung  stammering 

Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 
I  do  believe,  &c. 

(188) 


Loud  I  believe  Thou  luust  prepared, 

Uuwoitliy  tliough  1  be, 
For  me  a  ljlood-boii.q;lit  free  leAvaid, 

A  fiolden  harp  for  me. 
'Tis  f^tnmg  and  timed  for  eiidle&.s  yearn, 

And  formed  l)y  ])()\ver  Divine, 
To  .sound  in  God  the  Father's  ears 

No  other  name  but  Thine. 
1  do  believe.  &<-.  —Amen. 

205 

The  Church  is  my  Motlier,  I  owe  her  my 

love, 
Tlie  Catholic  Church  of  Ciumst  Jesus 

above, 
Of  old  Eve  was  Mother  of  all  sons  of  earth ; 
Now  Goi)  gives  another  by  heavenly  birtii . 

The  Church,  &L'. 

Ere  Jesus  ascer.ded  iii  that  parting  hour 
He  gave  His  coinmission  investing  with 

power, 
''Go  forth  to  the  nations  and  teach  iji  My 

Name, 
And  lo!  I  am  with  you,  till  earth  ends  in 

flame. 

Tlie Church,  &c. 

O  Church  of  the  Saviolu,  by  promise 
secure, 
I   Thouuh  winds  whistle  chilly  and  wither 
I    -■■        thy  leaf, 

;  Our  love  for  thee.    ^Mother,  shall  grow 
with  thy  grief. 

The  Church.  «fe('. 
(189) 


Then  those  that  are  faithful,  that  hold     * 

to  thee  fast,  I 

vShall  shine  in  thy  splendor,  in  Heaven  at    ! 

last; 
For  Christ  in  His  glory  shall  sun^mon 

His  Bride 
To  share  ill  His  triumph  and  reign  at 

His  Side. 
The  (-hnrdi,  &  '.  —Amen. 

206 

The  Church !  the  Clmrcli !  the  Holy 

My  fathers'  and  my  own !        [Church! 
On  Prophets  and  Apostles  built. 

And  CiiuiST  the  Corner-stone. 
Upon  this  Ivock  'gainst  every  shock, 

Though  gates  of  Hell  assail, 
h^lie  stands  secure  with  promise  sure— 

"They  never  shall  prevail." 

The  Church  !   the  Church  !   the  Holy 

When  to  the  font  I  came,       [Church  ! 
She  took  me  in  her  loving  arms, 

And  gave  me  my  new  name.         [seek. 
When  faint  and  weak,  fresh  strength  I 

She  brings  me  Bread  from  Heaven, 
That  Heavenly  Food,  that  precious  Blood 

Whereby  new  life  is  given. 

The  Church !   the  Church !   the  Holy 

My  Saviour  holds  so  dear,    [Church! 
1  n  His  own  Name  she  speaks,  she  guides, 

Let  none  refuse  to  hear; 
And  when  her  voice  bids  me  rejoice. 

From  all  my  sins  released. 
It  is  my  I^oRi)  that  speaks  the  w^ord. 

Through  His  appointed  Priest. 

(190) 


The  Cluiicli !   the  Church !   I  love  the 

For  she  doth  lead  me  on,        [Church  I 
Unto  that  bright,  eternal  Home, 

Where  many  a  saint  has  gone; 
And  wiien  I  go  from  strife  and  woe 

To  rest  in  peace  and  love, 
1  shall  but  leave  the  Church  below, 

To  join  the  Church  above. 

The  Church !   the  Chnrch  !   the  Holy 

Thy  child  would  add  this  vow    [Church! 
To  those  he  made  when  first  the  Cross 

Was  signed  upon  Ids  brow: 
Assault  who  may,  fail  or  betray, 

Dislionor  or  disown, 
Tlie  Cluircli  shall  still  be  dear  to  me, 

Ifer  faith  shall  be  my  own.— Amen. 

207 

Fhng  out  tlie  banner!  let  it  float 
Skyward  and  seaward,  higli  and  wide  ; 

The  "sun  tliat  lights  its  shining  folds, 
Tlie  Cross  on  which  the  Saviour  died, 

Fling  out  the  banner !  Angels  bend 
In  anxious  silence  o''er  the  Sign, 

And  vainly  seek  to  comprehend 
The  wonder  of  the  Love  Divine. 

Fling  out  the  banner  !  Heathen  lands 
Shall  see  from  tar  the  glorious  sight, 

And  nations,  gathering  at  the  call. 
Their  spirits  kindle  in  its  light. 

Fling  out  the  banner  !  Sin-sick  souls. 
That  sink  and  perish  in  the  strife. 

Shall  touch  in  faith  its  radiant  hems. 
And  spring  immortal  into  life. 

(191) 


FlJDg  out  the  banner !  let  it  float 
Skyward  and  seaward,  high  an<l  wide  ; 

Our  glory  only  in  the  Cross, 
Our  only  hope,  the  Crucified. 

riing  out  Hie  bnni  eri  wide  ;nid  high, 
Seaward  aiul  skyward,  let  it  shine  ; 

Nor  skill,  nor  might,  nor  merit  ouis  ; 
We  conquer  only  in  the  Sign. — Anien.. 

308 

O  Word  of  Cod  Incarnate, 

O  Wisdom  tiom  on  high, 
O Truth  luichangtd.  un.elianging, 

O  Light  of  our  (lurk  sky; 
We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance 

That  from  the  lialloA\ed  page, 
A  lantern  to  our  footsteps, 

Sliines  on  from  age  to  age. 

The  Church  from  her  dear  MavSter 

Received  the  uift  divine, 
And  still  that  light  she  lifteth 

O'er  all  the  earth  to  shine.  * 
It  is  the  golden  casket 

Wheregen^s  of  truth  are  stored. 
It  is  the  heaven-drawn  picture 

Of  Christ  the  living  Word. 

It  floateth  like  a  banner 

Before  God's  host  unfurled ; 
It  shineth  like  a  beacon 

Above  the  darkling  world  ; 
It  is  the  chart  and  compass 

That  oer  life's  surging  sea, 
Mid  mists  and  rocks  and  quicksands. 

Still  guides.  O  Ciiutst  to  Thee. 
(192; 


O  make  'JMiv  CImicli,  (le;ii  Saviouu, 

A  Iniii])  of  burnished  gold, 
To  bear  liel'oi  e  Ibe  i ml  ions 

Thy  true  Ligiit  as  of  old  ; 
O  teat'li  Thy  waiulerinp:  ]»iloTiins 

By  this  tiieir  i)atli  to  trace, 
TillJ  clouds  and  dnrkucf-s  ended, 

They  see  Thee  f^ice  to  face. — Amen, 

309 

Jesus.  JSIaster,  King  of  Glory, 
Still  to  Thee  we  turn  for  life; 

Conqueror  ^vllen  the  Initile'S  sorest, 
O  sustain  us  in  the  strife. 

When  the  World  is  hard  upon  lis, 
And  Ave  flinch  before  its  scorn, 

Let  ns  learn  an  earnest  purpose 
From  Tliy  Forehead  pierced  with  thorn. 
Jesus,  Master,  etc. 

When  the  Flesh  is  strong  and  round  us 
All  its  poisonous  vapors  roll, 

By  Thy  lacerated  Body, 
Dear  Redeemer,  save  the  soul. 
Jesus,  Master,  etc. 

When  the  Fiend  with  subtlest  temptings 

Lures  tis  to  our  endless  loss, 
Mighty  Master,  strike  the  strong  one 

With  the  sharpness  of  Thy  Cross. 
Jesus,  Master,  etc. 

When  the  last  dark  storm  is  gathering, 
And  our  hearts  are  swept  with  feai'. 

By  the  love  of  Thy  dear  Passion, 
Master,  let  ns  feel  Thee  near. 
Jesus,  Master,  etc. 

(193) 


' 


So  when  all  at  last  is  ended, 
And  the  Rest  is  reached  above; 

May  we  swell  Thy  Heart "s  rejoicings 
With  the  raptnre  of  onr  love. 

Jesus,  Master,  etc.        — Anien. 

310 

At  even  ere  the  .sini  was  set, 
The  sick,  O  LonD,  around  Thee  lay; 
Oh,  in  what  divers  paiii  they  met! ' 
Oh,  with  what  joy  they  went  away  I 

Once  more  'tis  eventide,  and  we 
Oppressed  witli  various  ills  draw  near; 
What  if  Tliy  Form  we  cannot  see  V 
We  know  and  feel  tliat  Tlion  art  here. 

O  Savioni-  Christ,  our  woes  dispel; 
For  some  are  sick,  and  some  are  sad. 
And  some  have  never  loved  Thee  well, 
And  some  have  lost  the  love  they  liad : 

And  some  have  found  the  world  is  vaiu, 
Yet  from  the  world  they  break  not  free: 
And   some  have  friends  wiio  p;ive  them 

pain, 
Yet  have  not  songht  a  friend  in  U'hee  • 


And  none,  O  Lord,  have  perfect  rest,       ] 
For  noue  are  wholly  free  from  sin;  * 

Andthey,  who  fain  would  serve  1'hee  best,  1 
Are  cons  cious  most  of  wrong  within.        I 

0  Saviour  Christ,  Thou  too  art  Man; 
Thou  hast   been  troubled,  tempted, 

tried; 
Thy  kind  but  searchiug  glance  can  scan 
The  very  wounds  tliat  sliame  would 

hide; 


Tliy  touch  has  still  its  ancient  power; 
No  word  from  Thee  can  fruitless  fall; 
Hear,  in  this  solenni  evenint>-  hour, 
And  in  Thy  mercy  heal  us  all.  — Amen, 

211 

If  1  could  be  an  Angel, 
And  with  the  Angels  stand, 

A  crown  upon  my  forehead, 
A  harp  withhi  my  hand  : 

0  then  before  my  tSAVioujr, 
8o  glorious  and  so  bright, 

I'd  raise  tlte  sweetest  music 
And  praise  Ilim  day  and  night. 

1  never  should  be  weary, 
Nor  ever  shed  a  tear. 

Nor  ever  know  a  soriow. 

Nor  ever  feel  a  fear  ; 
But  blessed  puie  and  holy; 

I'd  dwell  in  .Iksus'  sig'ht. 
And  with  ten  thousand  thousands. 

Praise  Ilim  both  day  and  night. 

I  cannot  he  an  Angel 

And  yet  1  hope  to  stand, 
With  ail  the  saints  of.  Jesus, 

One  day  at  His  right  Hand; 

0  then  before  my  8avioui;, 
So  glorious  and  so  bright. 

I "11  join  the  shining  Angels, 
And  inaise  Him  day  and  night. 

1  know  l"]n  weak  and  sinful, 
]5nt  .Iesis  can  forgive, 

And  so  with  Him  forever 
I  liope  in  Heaven  to  ]\\e. 
(196) 


Dear  Saviour,  wlien  I  languish, 
And  lay  me  down  to  die, 

Osend  the  shining  Angels 

To  bear  nie  np  on  high.— Amen. 

213 

Come,  TiioLi  Almightv  King, 
Help  ns  Thy  naine  to  sing, 

Help  ns  to  piais-e! 
Father  all  glorions, 
Overall  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  days. 

Come,  Thou  inc:irnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword  ; 

Our  prayer  attend; 
Come,  and  Tliy  people  bless; 
Come,  give  Thy  Word  success, 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend ! 

Come,  Holy  Comforter, 
Tliy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour; 
Thou,  Wiio  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart. 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart. 

Spirit  of  1)0 wer. 

To  Thee,  great  One  in  Thiiee, 

The  highest  praises  be. 

Hence  evermoi-e ; 
Thy  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity, 

TiOve  and  adore.— Amen. 

(196) 


213 

lMesf^ed  city,  heavenly  Salem, 
Vision  dear  of  iieace  and  love, 

"Who  of  living-  bU)ne^  are  builded 
111  the  heiglit  of  Heaven  above. 

And,  ^vitll  Angel  hosts  enciieled. 
As  a  bride  (U)tli  earthward  move; 

I'rom  celestial  realms  descending'. 

Bridal  glorv  ronnd  thee  shed. 
Meet  for  liim  Whose  love  espous(dt]iee. 

To  thy  Lonj)  shalt  thou  lie  kd; 
All  thy  streets  and  all  thy  bulwarks 

Of  pure  gold  are  fashioned. 

Bright  thy  gates  of  pearl  are  shining, 

They  are  open  eveinore: 
And  by  virtue  of  His  merits 

Thither  faithfnl  souls  do  soar, 
AVho  for  (  II WIST  s  dear  Name  in  this, 
world 

Pain  and  tribulation  bore. 

MauY  a  bloM-  and  biting  sculpture 
Polished  well  those  stones  elect. 

In  their  ])laces  now  compacted 
By  the  heavenly  Architect . 

Who  therewith  hath  willed  for  ever 
That  His  Palac  e  should  be  decked. 

314 

Part  2. 

CiiRTsT  is  made  the  sure  Fonndation, 
OiiinsT  the  Jhad  and  Corner-stone, 

Chosen  of  the  Loud,  and  piecioiis. 
landing  ail  the  (  liurch  in  one. 

Holy  S'on's  help  for  ever. 
And  her  con(ideuce  alone. 
(197) 


All  that  dedicated  city, 
Dearly  loved  of  God  on  high, 

In  exultant  jubilation 
Pours  perpetual  melody, 

God  the  One  in  Tiiuee  adoring 
In  glad  hymns  eternally. 

To  this  temi)le,  where  we  call  Tliee, 
Come,  O  LoiiD  of  hosts,  to-day; 

With  Thy  wonted  loving-kindness 
Hear  1'liy  servants,  as  tliey  pray  ; 

And  Thy  f  uUest  benediction 
Shed  within  its  walls  alway. 


Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Tliy  servants 
What  tliey  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 

Wliat  they  gain  from  Thee  for  ever 
With  the  Blessed  to  letain. 

And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory 
Evermore  with  Tliee  toVeign. 

DOXOLOGY    FOn    EACH   TAUT. 

Land  and  hononr  to  the  Fatiiefj, 
Laud  and  honour  to  the  ^'on. 

I^aucl  and  honour  to  the  Spinn', 
Ever  Three,  and  ever  One, 

Oonsnbstantial,  Co-eternal, 
While  unending  ages  run.— Amen. 

215 

Fatheu,  from  Thy  Throne  on  high, 
Deign  to  hear  Thy  children's  cry, 
Let  them  feel  that  Thou  art  nigh; 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
(198) 


Father,  Thou  dost  love  us  all, 
And  we  come  at  Thy  dear  call, 
Low  before  Thy  Feet  to  fall; 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Jesu,  tender  Shephertl,  hear; 
Bid  Thy  little  ones  draw  near; 
Train  them  to  Thy  love  and  fear; 

We  beseech  'J'hee,  hear  us. 

By  the  promise  Thou  hast  made, 
By  Thy  Ihmds  in  blessing  laid, 
By  the  words  that  Thou  hast  said; 
We  beseech  Tiiee,  hear  us. 

Weak  and  helpless,  Loud  are  we, 
Yet  Tliy  love  is  all  our  plea. 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  Thee; 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Holy  Spirit,  (iuide  Divine, 
Let  Thy  Light  for  ever  shine, 
Leave  us  not.  foi-  we  are  Thine; 

We  bei^eech  Thee,  hear  us. 

'Neath  Thy  Wings,  O  blessed  Dove, 
May  we  feel  Thy  sheltering  love, 
Til  \ve  reach  our  home  above; 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Glory  to  the  Fatheh  bring, 
Jesu  !  unto  Thee  we  sing. 
Holy  Ghost,  Thy  jaaises  ring; 

Alleluia  I — Amen, 

216 

Jesu,  Son  of  God  Most  High, 
God  from  all  eternity. 
Born  as  man  to  live  and  die- 
Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 
(199) 


Leaving  Thine  eternal  Throne, 
Making  mortal  care  Thine  own, 
Making  God's  compassion  known— 
Hear  ns,  Tloly  Jesu. 

Offspring  of  the  lowly  maid. 
]?orn  within  the  stable  h  shade, 
Jn  arongh,  hard  manger  laid — 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Borne  m  Joseph's  trembling  liand. 
Worshipped  by  the  shepherd  band, 
And  the  wise  irom  far-off  land- 
Hear  ns.  Holy  Jesu. 

Carried  to  the  hortse  of  prayer. 
Each  apiH)inted  rite  to  share. 
Circumcised,  presented  there — 
Hear  ns,  Holy  Jesu, 

Souglit  by  Herod's  envious  might, 
Hito  Egypt  borne  by  night. 
Angels  guiding  Thee  in  flight— 
Hear  ns,  Holy  Jesu. 

Taught  Thy  foster-father's  tiade. 
Subject  to  the  holy  maid. 
Though  the  God  Whom  she  obeyed 
Hear  ns,  Holy  Jesu. 

With  an  ever  clearer  view 
Seeking  what  Thy  Heart  fi^eknew 
Of  the  work  Thou  cam  \st  to  do- 
ll car  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

Moving  onward  while  Thiiie  Eye 
Sees  the  Cross  each  day  more  nigh. 
Still  resolved  for  us  to  die- 
Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 


By  the  Angels'  holy  Hoiig, 
As  {irouiid  they  woiideriiig  throng, 
Owning  Thee  their  llnler  strong— 
ileur  ns.  Holy  Jesu. 

By  the  lowly  cattle  shed, 
By  the  narrow  manger  bed. 
Where  Thine  Infant  J^'orni  was  laid-— 
Hear  ns,  Jloly  Jesit. 

l^y  the  solemn  ])raise  and  piayer, 
By  the  gitts  and  offerings  rare 
Bronght  in  lowly  homage  there- 
Hear  ns.  Holy  Jesu. 

l^y  Thy  growing  day  by  day, 
I>y  Thy  zeal  in  wisdoni's  ^vay, 
Quick  "to  learn  and  to  obey— 
Hear  ns,  Holy  Jesu. 

By  Thy  life,  so  lone  and  still, 
By  Thy  waiting  to  Inlhl 
In  its  time  Thy  Fatiieu's  will- 
Hear  lis,  Holy  Jesu. 

By  the  care  that  weighed  on  Thee, 
By  Thy  toil  and  jiOYerty, 
By  Thy  sorrows  yet  to  be — 
Jlear  ns,  Holy  Jesu. 

Make  ns  ever  long  to  know 
Where  our  God  wonld  have  ns  go, 
Shrinking  not  from  toil  or  woe — 
Hear  ns.  Holy  Jesu. 

May  we  mark  the  pattein  fair 
Of  Thy  life  of  Axork  and  i)rayer, 
And  for  truth  all  perils  dare — 
Hear  ns,  Holy  Jesu. 

(201) 


May  we  calmly  suffer  V)lanie, 
Bear  the  cross,  despise  the  shame, 
111  Thy  strength  and  in  Thy  N'ame — 
Hear  iis,  Holy  Jesu.' 

j\s  we  live  from  year  to  year, 
Jesu,  be  Thou  ever  near, 
Make  us  like  Thee,  Saviom"  dear — 
Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

Bid  us  come  at  last,  to  Thee, 
And  for  ever  perfect  be, 
AVhere  Thy  glory  we  shall  see- 
Hear  us.  Holy  Jest\ — Amen.  J 

317 

Day  of  wrath  I  that  chiy  of  mourning! 
Seefulliird  the  prophets'  warning. 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning ! 

O  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth. 
When  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth. 
On  AViiose  sentence  all  dependethi 

Lo!   the  Kook  exactly  worded, 
AVherein  all  hatli  been  recorded: 
Thence  shall  justice  be  awarded. 

King  of  Majesty  tremendous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  lis, 
^ount  of  pity!  then  befriend  lis! 

Think,  kind  Jesu,  my  salvation 
Cost  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation: 
Leave  me  not  to  reiuobatioii ! 

Faint  and  weary,  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
On  the  Cross  of  suffering  bonght  me. 
Sliall  such  gi'ace  in  vain  be  brought  me  V 

(209) 


llighteoub  Judge !  for  siifb  pollution 
Grant  Tiiy  gift  of  absolution, 
Ere  that  day  of  retribution. 

While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doomed  to  flames  of  uoe  unbounded, 
OaJl  me  with  Thy  Saints  surrounded. 

How  my  heart  in  meek  submission, 
Strewn  with  ashes  of  contrition; 
Help  me  in  my  lost  condition. 

Day  of  sorrows,  day  of  weeping, 
When,  in  dust  no  longer  sleeping, 
Man  awakes  in  Thy  dread  keeping! 

To  the  rest  Thou  didst  prepare  him 
By  Thy  CUoss,  O  Ciiimst  upbear  him; 
Spare.  O  (tOD,  in  mercy  spare  him. 

Loud,  all-pitying,  Jksus  Blest, 
Grant  t  hem  Thine  eternal  rest.   Amen. 

218 

We  marcli,  we  march  to  victory 
With  the  Cross  of  the  Lord  before  us, 

With  His  loving  Eye  looking  down  from 
the  sky, 
And  His  Holy  Arm  spread  oer  us, 
His  Holy  Arm  spread  o'er  us. 

We  come  in  the  might  of  the  iiORD  of 
Light 
In  surpliced  train  to  meet  Him; 

And  we  put  to  flight  tlie  armies  of  night, 
That  the  scmis  of  the  day  may  greet  Him, 
Tlje  sons  of  the  day  may  greet  Him. 

(263) 


We  march,  we  march  to  victory, 
With  the  Cross  of  the  Loud  before  us. 

With  His  loving    Eye  looking  down 
from  the  sky, 
And  His  Holy  Arm  spread  o'er  us. 

The  bands  of  the  Alien  flee  away 
When  our  chant  goes  up  like  thunder, 

And  the  van  of  the  J  .ord  in  serried  array, 
Cleaves  Satan's  ranks  asunder. 
We  march,  we  march,  «&c. 

Our  sword  is  the  Spirit  of  God  on  Ilijjfh, 

Our  helmet  His  Salvation; 
Our  banner  the  C'ross  of  Calvary, 

Our  watchword  tlie  iN-CAU-NA-rioN.. 
We  march,  we  marcli,  &c. 

He  marches  in  front  of  His  bannei-  un- 
furl'd, 
Which  He  raised  that  His  own  niigiit 
tind  Him; 
And  the  Holy  Church  throughout  all  the 
world 
Falls  into  rank  behind  Him. 
We  march,  we  march,  &e. 

And  the  choir  of  Angels  with  song  awaits 

Our  march  in  the  golden  Sion; 
For  our  Captain  has  broken  the  brazen 
gates. 
And  burst  the  bars  of  iron. 
We  march,  we  march,  &c. 

Then  onward  we  march,onr  arms  to  prove 
With  tiie  banner  of  CnnisT  before  us. 
With  His  Eye  of  love  looking  down  from 
above, 
Arjd  His  Holy  Arm  spread  o'er  us. 
We  march,  we  marcl),  &c. 

(304) 


319 

Faith  of  our  Fathers!  Living  still 
In  spite  of  dungeon,  fire  and  sword, 

Oh,  liow  our  liearts  beat  high  with  joy 
Whene'er  we  hear  that  glorious  Word. 

Faith  of  our  Fathers!  Holy  Faith ! 
We  wiU  he  true  to  thee  till  (leath. 

Our  Fathers,  chained  in  jtrisons  dark, 
Were  still!  u  heart  and  conscience  free, 

How  sweet  woukl  he  their  cliildren's  fate, 
If  they  hke  them  could  die  for  thee. 
Faith  of  our  Fathers!  etc. 

Faith  of  our  Fathers  !   Faith  and  Prayer 

Must  win  our  country  hack  to  thee, 
And  through  the  Ti'uth  that  conies  from 
God, 
This  land  shall  then  iideed  be  free. 
Faith  of  our  Fathers!  etc. 

Faith  of  our  Fathers !  We  will  lov(^ 

Both  friend  and  foe  in  all  our  strife. 
And  preach  thee  too,  as  love  know\s  liow, 
By  kindly  word  and  virtuous  life. 
Faitli  of  our  Fathers!  etc. 

—Amen. 

220 

God  the  Father,  (tOD  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit.  Three  in  One, 
Ileal-  US  from  Thy  heavenly  Throne, 
Spare  us,  Holy  Trinity. 

J  ESI',  Who  for  us  didst  bear 
Scorn  and  soi-row,  toil  and  care, 
Hearken  to  our  lowly  prayer; 
Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

C905) 


By  that  hour  of  Agony, 
Spent  while  Thine  Apostles  tliree 
Slumbered  in  Gethsemane, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

By  the  prayei-  Thou  thrice  didst  pray 
That  the  cup  might  pass  away. 
So  Thou  miglitest  still  obey,  * 
Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

By  the  kiss  of  treachery 
To  Thy  foes  betraying  Thee, 
By  Thy  liarsli  cai)tivity. 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

By  the  scourging  Thou  hast  borne. 
By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 
By  the  reed  and  crown  of  thorn, 
TIear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

By  the  insult  of  the  Jews, 
When  Barabbas  they  would  ciioose. 
And  did  Thee  their  King  refuse. 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

By  Thy  going  forth  to  die. 
When  they  raised  the  wicked  ciy. 
"Crucify  Him,  crucify!" 
riear  us,  FToly  Jesu. 

By  the  Cross  which  Thou  didst  bear. 
By  the  cup  they  bade  Thee  share, 
Mingled  gall  and  vinegar. 
Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

By  Thy  nailing  to  the  Tree, 
By  tlie  title  over  Tliee. 
By  the  gloom  of  Calvary, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

(206) 


13y  the  parting  of  Thy  clothes, 
By  the  mocking  of  Tl)y  foes, 
As  they  watched  Thy  (lying  woes. 
Hear  lis,  Holy  Jesu. 

13 y  Tliy  seven  Words  then  said, 
By  the  bowing  of  Thy  Head, 
Hy  Thy  numbering  with  the  dead, 
ilear  us,  IloJy  Jesu. 

When  temptation  sore  is  rife, 
When  we  faint  amidst  the  strife, 
Tlion,  Whose  death  hath  been  onr  life. 
Save  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

While  on  stormy  seas  we  toss, 
Let  ns  count  all  things  as  loss 
]3ut  Thee  only  on  Thy  Cross: 
Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

So,  with  hope  in  Thee  made  fast. 
When  death's  bitterness  is  past 
We  may  see  Thy  Face  at  last: 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu.— Amen, 

221 

(jloi)  the  Fatiieu,  God  the  Word, 
God  the  Holy  Ghost  adored. 
Blessed  Trinity,  one  Lord; 
Spare  us,  Holy  Trinity. 

Jesu,  for  us  sinners  slain, 
Temple,  levelled  to  the  plain, 
After  tliree  days  raised  again. 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Jesu,  Who  from  hell  did  pasn. 
Bursting,  as  they  were  but  glass. 
Iron  bars,  and  gates  of  brass: 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

(207) 


Jesu,  bearing  to  Thy  fold 
Patiiurclis  and  Seers  of  old, 
Loosed  for  aye  from  that  dark  hold; 
Hear  lis,  Holy  Jesu. 

Jesu,  Whom  no  tli  reef  old  -ward— 
Stone,  and  seal,  and  soldier  guard— 
From  Thy  liesnrrection  barred; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Jesu,  Whose  arising  glad 
Angels,  in  white  raiment  clad. 
Told  unto  the  women  sad; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Jesu,  in  Thy  triumph  seen, 
First  by  Mary  Magdalene, 
Standing  where  Thy  grave  had  been; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Jesu,  Who  didst  calm  the  fear 
Of  Thine  own  Apostles  dear, 
Saying,  "Peace,  for  I  am  here;'' 
Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

Jesu,  Who  didst  then  ascend 
To  the  realm  which  hath  no  end. 
And  the  Spirit  down  didst  send, 
PFear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Jesu,  AVlio  thus  gavest  speech, 
To  the  Twelve  Thy  Name  to  preach, 
And  the  darkened  w^orld  to  teach. 
Hear  ns,  Holy  Jesu. 

That  we,  buried  in  Thy  grave 
By  the  pure  baptismal  wave. 
May  there  fnid  Thee  strong  to  save. 
We  beseech  Thee.  Jesu. 


That  we  ribe  from  deatli  of  .sin, 
Ami  tliroiigli  Thy  dear  grace,  may  win 
Perfect  peace  our  souls  within, 
We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 

That  we  daily  live  to  Thee, 
Striving  in  humility, 
Codly,  pure,  and  jut?t  to  be. 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 

Weaning  us  from  earthly  toys, 
Grant  the  prize  that  never  cloys, 
Turn  our  sorrows  into  joys, 
We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 

When  hath  come  the  day  of  dreads 
And  the  graves  give  up  their  dead, 
Take  Thy  mendjers  to  their  Head, 
We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 

Grant  ns,  when  we  rise  again, 
Puritied  from  mortal  stain, 
Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign. 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu.  —Amen. 

222 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Word, 
God  the  Holy  Ghost  adored, 
]51essed  Trinity,  one  Lord, 

Spare  us.  Holy  Trinity. 

Holy  vSriRiT,  wondrous  Love, 
JDew  descending  from  above, 
Ikeath  of  Life  and  (iOD  of  Love, 
Hear  ns,  Floly  Spirit. 

Lord  of  strength  and  knowledge  clear^ 
Wisdom,  Godliness  sincere, 
Undu'standing,  Counsel,  Fear, 
Hear  ns,  Holy  Spirit. 

0)09)  : 


Uiver  ot  iiieeknesH,  love  ;iiul  pence, 
Patience,  pureness.  fiiith\s  increase, 
Mercy,  joy  that  cainiot  cease. 
Hear  \\i^,  Holy  Sphmt. 

Teachei-  of  all  innocence, 
(TOodneHs,  virtue,  temperance. 
In  tp]n])tation  stroni>-  defence, 
Hear  ns,  Holy  Sl'irit. 

Thou,  Who,  overshadowing 
Ijlessed  Mary  with  Thy  wing, 
Madest  her  to  bear  the  King, 
Flear  us.  IlA)ly  Spiiut. 

Thou,  AVho,  brooding  o'er  the  wave, 
Ponreil  the  stains  of  sin  to  lave, 
Coniest  to  the  font  to  save. 

Hear  ns.  Holy  Spirit. 

Thou,  Whose  might  from  heaven  shed 
On  the  Wine  and  on  the  Ihead, 
Bringeth  to  ns  Christ  our  Head, 
Hear  ns,  Holy  Spirit. 

Lightener  of  eyes  that  seek. 
Thon  Who  pleadest  for  the  weak 
With  those  groans  no  tongue  may  speak, 
Hear  ns,  Holy  Spirit. 

From  sin's  dark  and  woeful  niglit. 
From  the  world  and  vain  delight, 
From  the  devil  and  his  might. 
Save  us.  Holy  Spirit. 

From  all  pride  and  heresy. 
From  all  lack  of  purity. 
From  the  tempter's  enmity, 
Save  Rs,  Holy  Spirit. 

(210) 


Thou,  with  Thine  own  deaiisiiig  dew, 
Our  poUuted  hearts  renew, 
Hearken  ever  as  we  sue, 

We  pray  Tliee,  Holy  Spihit. 

Thou  with  Thine  own  iniion  hind 
Soul  and  body,  heart  and  mind, 
In  peace  with  God  and  all  mankind, 
We  pray  Tliee,  Holy  Spiimt. 

That  we  never  quench  Thy  (iiace, 
]5ut  at  last  may  reach  the  place. 
Where  shines  Jesu's  glorious  Face. 
We  pray  Thee,  Holy  Spirit. 

—Amen. 

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God  tlie  Father,  God  the  Son 
God  the  Spirit.  Three  in  One, 
Hear  us  from  Tiiy  heavenly  Throne. 
Spare  us,  Ifoly  Trinity. 

Jeslt,  with  Thy  Church  abide, 
J5e  her  Saviour,  Lord  and  Guide, 
While  on  earth  her  faith  is  tried : 
AVe  Iteseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Arms  of  love  around  her  throw, 
Shield  lier  safe  from  every  foe, 
Comfort  her  in  time  of  woe: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  its. 

Keep  her  life  and  doctrine  pure, 
Grant  her  patience  to  endure,  , 

Trusting  in  Thy  promise  sure: 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

(211) 


May  her  voice  be  ever  clear; 
Warning  of  a  judgment  near, 
Telling  of  a  Saviour  dear: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Ail  her  fettered  powers  release, 
Bid  her  strife  and  envy  cease, 
Grant  the  heavenly  gift  of  peace; 
We  beseech  U'hee,  hear  lis. 

All  that  she  has  lost  restore, 
May  her  strength  and  zeal  be  more 
Than  in  brightest  days  of  yore: 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

May  she  guide  the  poor  and  blind, 
Seek  the  lost  until  she  find, 
And  the  broken-hearted  bind: 

AVe  beseech  Thee,  hear  ur.. 

Save  her  love  from  growing  cold. 
Make  her  watchmen  strong  and  bold, 
Fence  her  round,  Thy  peaceful  fold: 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

May  her  Priests  Thy  people  feed. 
Shepherds  of  the  flock  indeed, 
Keady,  where  Thou  call'st,  to  lead : 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Judge  her  not  for  work  undone, 
Judge  her  not  for  fields  unwon, 
Bless  her  works  in  Thee  begun: 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

May  her  lamp  of  truth  be  blight,  • 
Bid  her  bear  aloft  its  light 
Through  the  realms  of  heathen  night 
We  beseecli  Thee,  hear  us. 

(8W) 


Arm  her  soldiers  with  the  Cross, 
Brave  to  suffer  toil  or  loss, 
Counting  earthly  gain  but  dross: 
AVe  beseech  Tliee,  hear  us. 

May  she  holy  tirunii)hs  win, 
Overthrow  the  ho^ts  of  sin, 
(rather  all  the  nations  in: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Fit  her  all  Thy  joy  to  share 

In  the  home  Thou  dost  prepare, 

And  be  ever  blessed  there: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

—Amen. 

Hasten  the  time  ai)pointed, 

By  prophets  long  foretold, 
When  all  shall  dwell  together, 

One  Sliei)herd  and  one  Fold, 
l^et  every  idol  perish  , 

To  moles  and  bats  be  thrown, 
And  every  prayer  be  offer 'd 

To  God  in  Christ  alone. 

Let  Jew  and  Gentile  meeting 
From  many  a  distant  shore, 

Around  one  altar  kneeling. 
One  common  Loud  adore. 

Let  all  that  now  divides  us 
Remove  and  pass  away, 

Like  shadows  of  the  morning 

.  Before  the  blaze  of  day. 

Let  all  that  now  unites  us 
More  sweet  and  lasting  prove, 

A  closer  bond  of  union. 
In  a  blest  land  of  love. 

(213) 


Ijet  war  be  learn 'd  no  longer, 
Let  strife  and  tnmnlt  cease, 

All  earth  His  MfFsed  kingdom. 
The  Lord  and  Prince  of  Peace. 

O  long-expected  daAvning, 

Come  with  thy  clearing  ray ! 
When  shall  the  morning  brighten, 

The  siiadows  flee  away  V 
O  sweet  anticipation ! 

It  cheers  the  watchers  on, 
To  pray,  and  hope,  and  labour, 

Till  the  dark  night  be  gone. 

— Amen= 

225 

Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height. 
And  in  the  depth  be  praise; 

In  all  His  works  most  wonderful, 
]Most  sure  in  all  His  ways. 

0  loving  wisdom  of  our  God  ! 

When  all  was  sin  and  shame, 
A  second  Adam  to  the  fight 

And  to  the  rescue  came. 

0  wisest  love !   that  flesh  and  blood. 

Which  did  in  Adam  fail, 
Should  strive  afresh  against  the  foe,, 

Should  strive  and  sliould  prevail: 

And  that  a  higher  gift  than  grace 
Should  flesh  and  blood  refine, 

God's  Presence  and  His  very  Self, 
And  Essence  all-divine. 

0  generous  love!  that  He  Who  smote 

In  Man  for  man  the  foe, 
The  double  agony  in  Man 

Por  man  should  undergo; 
(214; 


Ami  ill  the  garden  secretly, 

And  on  the  CiosH  on  high, 
Slionld  teach  His  brethren,  and  inspire 

To  suffer  and  to  die. 

Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height, 
And  in  the  depth  be  praise: 

In  all  His  words  most  wonderfnl, 
AFost  sure  in  all  His  ways.— AmeD. 

226 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God, 
Witli  heart  and  hands  and  voices, 

Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 
111  Whom  His  world  rejoices; 
Who  from  our  mother's  arms 
Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love, 
And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

C)  may  this  bounteous  God 
Through  all  our  life  be  near  us; 

With  ever  joyful  iiearts 
And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us; 
And  keep  us  in  His  Grace, 

And  guide  us  when  perplexed. 
And  free  us  from  all  ills 
In  this  world  and  the  next. 

All  praise  and  thanks  to  Goo 
The  Father  now  be  given, 

The  Son,  and  Him  AVho  reigns 
With  Tiiem  in  highest  heaven, 
The  One  Eternal  God, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  eveim ore.— Amen. 
(215) 


337 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  heavenly  Throne, 
Spare  us,  Holy  Trinity. 

Jesu,  Life  of  tho^e  vvlio  die. 
Advocate  with  God  on  high, 
Hope  of  immortality, 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

Thou  AVliose  Death  to  mortals  gave 
Power  to  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
Living  now  from  death  to  save, 
Hear  ns.  Holy  Jesu. 

Tlion  before  Whose  great  wliite  Throne 
All  our  doings  must  be  sliovvn, 
Pleading  now  for  us  Thine  own, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Tliou  Whose  Death  was  borne  that  we, 
From  the  powei'  of  Satan  free, 
Might  not  die  eternally. 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

Thou  AVho  dost  a  place  prepare, 
That  in  heavenly  mansions  fair 
Sinners  may  Q'hv  glory  share, 

Hear  ns.  Holy  Jesu. 
Death. 

AVe  are  dying  day  by  day, 
Soon  from  earth  we  pass  away; 
Lord  of  life  to  Thee  we  pray; 

Hear  ns.  Holy  Jesu. 

Ere  we  hear  the  Angerscall, 
And  the  sliadows  round  us  fall, 
Be  our  Saviour,  be  our  All, 
Hear  ns,  Holy  Jesu. 

(216) 


Wean  our  Iiku  t.s  troin  lliiiig.s  below, 
Miike  us  all  Tliy  love  to  know. 
Guiiid  us  lioin  onr  ^ho.stly  foe; 
llenr  U.S.  Holy  jEbU. 

Shelter  us  with  Ani-ers  wing, 
To  our  souls  Thy  pnrdon  bring; 
So  shall  death  have  lost  its  sting; 
Hear  us.  Ho]}  Jksu. 

In  the  gloom  Thy  light  piovide; 
Safely  through  the  vallt^y  guide; 
'J'hee  we  trust,  for  Thou  hast  died: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jicsr. 
Judgment. 

When  Thy  summons  we  obey 
On  the  dreadful  Judgment  Day, 
Het  not  fear  onr  soul  disnuiy: 

Hear  ns,  Holy  Jesu. 

While  the  lost  in  terror  fly, 
May  Me  see  with  joyful  eye 
Our  liederaption  drawing  nigh: 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

May  we  see  Thee  on  Thy  Throne 
As  the  Saviour  we  have  known. 
And  have  followed  as  onr  own: 
Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

May  we  then,  among  the  ))lest 
Who  Thy  Name  on  earth  confessed, 
Hear  Thee  calling  ns  to  rest: 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jesi'. 
Hell. 

From  tiie  awful  plaee  of  doom, 
Where  in  rayless  outer  gloom 
Dead  souls  lie  as  in  a  tomb, 

Save  ns.  Holy  Jesu. 

(217) 


From  the  black,  the  dull  dispair 
Ruined  men  and  angels  share, 
From  the  dread  comijanions  there, 
Save  lus,  Holy  Jesu. 

From  the  unknown  agonies 
Of  the  soul  that  helpless  lies, 
From  the  worm  that  never  dies, 
Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

From  the  lusts  that  none  can  tame, 
From  the  fierce  mysterious  flame. 
From  the  everlasting  shame. 
Save  US,  Holy  Jesu. 

Heaven. 

Where  Thy  Saints  in  glory  reign, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  pain, 
Pure  from  every  guilty  stain, 
luring  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Where  tlie  captives  find  release. 
Where  all  foes  from  troubling  cease, 
Where  the  weary  rest  in  peace, 
Bring  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Where  the  pleasures  never  cloy, 
Where  in  Angels'  holy  joy 
Thy  redeemed  their  powers  employ, 
Bring  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Where  in  wondrous  light  are  sliown 
xVll  Thy  dealings  with  Thine  own, 
Who  shall  know  as  they  are  known, 
Iking  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

Where,  with  loved  ones  gone  before, 
We  may  love  Thee  and  adore 
In  Thy  Presence  evermore. 

Bring  us.  Holy  Jesu.— Amen. 

(218) 


228 

■Stay,  ^fASTEK,  Htay,  upon  thin  heavenly 

hill; 
A  little  loiis;er  let  us  linger  still; 
With  these  two  vnighty  ones  of  old  beside. 
Near  to  tho  Awful  Presence  still  abide; 
Before  thef  throne  of  light  we  trembling 

stand, 
And  catch  a  glance  into  the  Spirit-land." 

'Stay,  MAsTi'Mt,  stay  !  we  breathe  a  i)nrer 
air: 

This  life  is  not  tlw  life  that  waits  us  there; 

Thoughts,  feehngs,  Hashes,  glini[)ses, 
come  and  go; 

AVe  cannot  speak  them— nay.  we  do  not 
know: 

AVrapt  in  this  cloud  of  light,  we  seem  to 
be 

The  thing  we  fain  Avould  grow— eter- 
nally " 

''No! ''  saith  the  Loud,  "the  hour  is  past; 

we  go: 
Our  home,  our  life,  our  duties  lie  below. 
While  liere  we  kneel  upon  tiie  mount  of 

pniyer. 
The  plougli  lies  waiting  in  the  furrow 

tliere: 
Ileri'  wesought(u)i)tl)nt  we  might  know 

llis  Will; 
There  we  must  do  it— serve  llim— seek 

llim  still. •• 

''If  man  ns]»ires  to  reach  the  tlirone  of 

O'er  the  dull  plains  of  earth  must  lie  tlie 
road. 


He  who  best  does  his  lowly  duty  here, 
Shall   mount  the  highest  in   a  nobler 

sphere: 
At  God's  own  feet  our  spirits  seek  their 

rest, 
And  he  is  nearest  Him  who  serves  Him 

best."  —A  men. 

329 

Jesus  !  Name  of  wondrous  love ! 
Name  all  other  names  a])ove ! 
Unto  wliich  must  every  knee 
Bow  in  deep  humility. 

Jesus  !  Name  decreed  of  old ; 
To  the  maiden  Mother  told, 
Kneeling  in  her  lowly  cell, 
By  the  angel  Gabriel. 

Jesus!  Name  of  priceless  worth 
To  the  fallen  sons  of  earth, 
Por  tlie  promise  that  it  gave — 
''Jesus  shall  His  people  save." 

Jesus!  Name  ot  mercy  mild, 
Given  to  the  holy  Child, 
When  the  cup  of  human  woe 
First  He  tasted  here  below. 

Jesus!  Only  Name  that's  given 
Under  aH  the  mighty  heaven. 
Whereby  man  to  sin  enslaved, 
Bursts  his  fetters,  and  is  saved. 

Jesus  !  Name  of  wondrous  love  I 
Human  Name  of  God  above; 
Pleading  only  u.is  we  flee. 
Helpless,  O  our  God,  to  Thee. 

— Amen, 

(220) 


230 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  comet 
Kaise  the  song  of  Barvest-home: 
All  is  safely  gathered  in. 
Ere  the  winter  storms  begin; 
God,  onr  Maker,  dotii  provide 
Tor  our  wants  to  be  sui)ph'ed; 
Come  to  tiOD's  own  Temple,  come^ 
Kaise  the  song  of  Harvest-liome. 

Ah  tliis,  world  is  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  praise  to  yield; 
Wlieat  and  tares  therein  are  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown; 
Ripening  witli  a  wondrous  power 
Till  the  final  Harvest-hour: 
Grant,  O  Loud  of  hfe,  that  we 
Holy  giain  and  pure  may  be 

Eor  we  know  that  Thou  wilt  come. 
And  wilt  take  Thy  people  home; 
From  1'hy  field  wilt  purge  away 
All  that  doth  offend,  that  day; 
And  Tliine  Angel's  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast, 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  Thy  garner  evermore'. 

Come  then,  Lokd  of  mercy,  come, 
Bid  us  sing  Thy  Harvest-liome: 
Let  Thy  saints  be  gathered  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin; 
All  upon  tlie  golden  fioor 
Praising  Thee  for  evermore: 
Come,  with  all  Thine  Angels  come; 
Bid  us  sing  Thy  Harvest-home. 

— Aaieii. 

(221) 


231 

God,  Who  madest  earth  aiul  lieaven, 

Darkness  and  light; 
AVho  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

Foi-  rest  the  night: 
May  1'liine  Angel-gnaids  defend  iis, 
♦Slnmber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  ns, 
Holy  dreams  and  liopes  attend  ns, 

This  livelong  night. 

Gnard  ns  waking,  gnnrd  ns  sleeping, 

And  when  we  die, 
May  we  in  Thy  mighty  keeping 

Ail  peacefnl  he: 
When  the  last  dread  call  shall  wake  ns, 
Do  not  Thon  onr  God  forsake  ns, 
Bnt  to  reign  in  glory  take  ns 

With  Thee  on  high.— Amen. 

232 

Onward,  brothers,  onward, 

Lift  on  high  the  strain 
Floating  ever  snn-Avard 
O'er  tiie  crystal  main, 
Where  love  s  endless  rjipture  stills  each 

earthborn  sigh; 
Holy,   Holy,   Holy,   is  the  T.oiid   most 
High. 


Thongh  the  night  be  dark. 
Though  the  waves  in  madness 
Toss  aronnd  the  ark: 

Still  above  the  tempest  raise  the  victor- 
song; 

"Glory,  land  and  hononr  to  onr  God  be- 
long. 

(222) 


Onward !   Stili  before  vis 

Floats  the  incense  cloud, 
God  in  love  shines  o'er  ns, 
Througii  the  battle-shroud, 
Who  throuftii  liuiit  and  shadow  led  His 

people's  tli.^ht — 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy — in  His  loving  might. 

Onward  through  the  waters 

Of  the  JoUiiig  sea — 
Israel's  sons  and  daughters 
Evermore  are  f ree— 
Tlirough  the  desert   chanting  with  the 

jansoniYl  throng, 
''(ilory,  laud  and  lionour  to  our  God  be- 
*long.'" 

Onward  still,  iior  weary, 

JSIoriiing  is  at  hand, 
Tiirougli  tlie  niiduight  dreary 
Glows  the  lu'oinised  land, 
0"er  its    golden   valleys   floats  through 

endless  rest, 
"Holv,  Holv,  Holv  art  Thou,  Loud  inost 
'  blest. ■■■ 

Onward !  no  retreating, 

Jordan  lolls  before, 
And  our  Captain's  greeting 
Sounds  from  yonder  shore; 
O'er  its  dark  blue  waters,  comes  a  burst 

of  song, 
''(Jlory,  laud  and  honour  to  our  (Jod  be- 
long/' 

Onward  !  Avhere  the  willows 
Droo])  o'er  Isabel's  stream, 

Onward  !  where  the  lullows 
Round  our  pathway  gleam, 

(223) 


"^^T^:--- 


Onward!  lift  your  voices  with  the  choirs 

fihove 
*'Holv!   Hoiv!    riolv'    i.s    Vu^    (ior>  of 
'  Love.^*' 

Onward  !  till  the  nitujow 

Floods  with  joy  the  .skies. 
And  all  earthly  .sorrow 
In  its  raptnre  die.s, 
"Holy    Holy!    Holy!"   .swell  the  end- 
less song, 
*^Glory,  land  and  honour  to  <>nr  (iOD  be- 
l)ng.  ■'  —Amen. 

233 

Come  forth,  come  forth,  brave  reapers  I 

And  bear  your  sheaves  with  you, 
We  conie  to  thank  tlie  Mastei', 

Tlie  Master  good  and  true; 
We  toil  and  plant,  we  watei-, 

Our  labours  never  cease. 
Hut  God  alone  is  Master, 

Who  giveth  the  increase. 

M'e  sow  in  teais  and  labonr, 

We  reap  in  joy  and  strength, 
AV^e  tread  onr  pathway  weeping, 

Good  seed  we  bear  at  length; 
Our  mouth  is  filled  with  laughter; 

Our  tongue  is  filled  with  mirth, 
'I'he  Harvest  is  of  Heaven, 

Tiie  labonr  was  of  earth. 

'I'he  IjOUD  of  life  saitli  to  us, 
'Come  gather  in  yonr  wheat? 

i^nt  when  you  keep  your  liarvest. 
One  thing  do  not  forget: 

(9«4) 


Theif  comes  aiiuther  Harvest 

For  which  no  mortal  delves, 
'JMieie  I  am  Harvest-Master, 

The  sheaves  are  you  yourselves.  — 

My  Angels  are  the  lleapers, 

"P>oth  night  and  day  they  cai*e 
To  see  the  seed  grow  liper 

Within  the  Lending  ear: 
At  last  through  Heaven's  V»right  i)ortal 

The  (hiardian  Angels  sweep, 
And  say,    'The  corn  is  reiuly. 

Give.  Loud,  the  word  to  reap.'" 

And  then  the  word  is  given, 

''Go  forth  and  reaj)  the  corn. 
The  fields  so  white  to  Harvest, 

Upon  this  Harvest  morn: 
Go  forth,  My  Angel  Reapers, 

And  in  your  bosoms  hear 
The  sheaves  to  My  full  garner. 

And  store  the  Harvest  there.'" — Amen. 

234 

Hail  to  Thee !  true  Body,  sprung 

From  the  Virgin  Mary 's  womb ! 
The  same  that  on  the  Cross  was  hung, 
And  bore  for  man  the  bitter  doom  ! 
Son  of  Mary,  J  ksu  blest. 
Sweetest,  gentlest,  lioliest  I 

Tliou  Whose  Side  was  pierced,  and  flowed 

Both  with  water  and  with  1  )loo<.l ; 
Suffer  us  to  taste  of  Thee, 

When  comes  our  life's  last  agony; 
Son  of  Mary,  Jesu  blest, 
Sweetest,  gentlest,  holiest ! 

—  Amen. 
(836) 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX 


Af ew  more  years  shall  roll ] 

Arhy me,  a   rhyme  for  Eastertime • IW 

Abide  with  Me,  fast  falls  the  eventide 148 

Above  the  clear  blue  sky 120 

All  glory,  laud  and  honour 82 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name Ifi4 

All  Shall  call  thee  Blessed 10 

Alleluia!  (3)— O  sons  and  daughters  113 

Alleluia  !  (3)— The  strile  is  o'er 74 

Alleluia,  sing  to  Jesus 11 

Alleluia,  song  of  sweetness 13^3 

And  now,  O  Father,  mindful  of  the  love.  ...  80 

Angels  from  the  realm  of  glory 7b 

Art  thou  Aveary,  Art  thou  languid 56 

As  we  tread  life's  wearj-  journey 202 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old 169 

At  eAeu  ere  the  sun  was  set.' 210 

At  the  Cross  her  station  keeping 92 

At  the  T.amb's  high  feast  we  sing 103 

At  the  Name  of  Jesus 200 

Befoi-e  the  Throne  of  God  above 4 

Behold  a  humble  train. 18S 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God 98 

Beneath  the  Cross  of  Jesus 49 

Blessed  city,  heavenly  Salem 213 

Blessed  feasts  of  blessed  Martyrs 185 

Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart 77 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morn- 
ing  127 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner ]  24 

Brother,  now  thy  toils  are  o'er 147 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 139 

Christ  is  made  the  sure  Foundation 214 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day 178 

Christ,  Who  once  amongst  us 155 

Christian ,  dost  thou  see  them 184 

Christian,  seek  not  yet  repose 64 

Come  forth,  come  forth,  brave  reapers 233 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  insp  re 66 

Come  sing  with  holy  gladness 122 

Come,  Thou  Almighty  King 213 

Come.  Thou  long  expected  Jesus 75 

Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary 38 

Come  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain  90 

Come,  ye  thankful  people  come 330 


Daily,  daily  sing  the  praises 36 

Day  of  wrath,  that  day  of  mourning'. 217 

Days  and  moments  quickly  flying 57 

Do  no  sinful  action 25 

Draw  nigh  and  take  the  Body  of 186 

Easter  flowers  are  blooming  bright 94 

Eucharistic  Litany 180, 181, 183 

Faith  of  our  Fathers 219 

Faithful  Cross  above  all  others 95 

Faithful  Shepherd  hear  our  cry. 181 

Faithful  Shepherd  of  Thine  own 180 

Far  from  my  heavenly  home 89 

Father  of  all,  from  land  and  sea 81 

Father  from  Thy  throne  on  high  (Litany). .  .215 

Fling  out  the  banner 207 

For  all  the  Saints,  who  from  their  labours.  .131 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country 118 

Forever  with  the  Lord 63 

Forth  to  the  fight,  ye  ransomed 37 

Forty  days  and  forty  nights 70 

Forward,  forward,  Christians 183 

From  Greenland's  icy   Mountains 161 

From  paine  to  paine  and  woe  to  woe 172 

From  the  Eastern  Mountains  159 

Glory  be  to  Jesus 72 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son  (see  Litanies) 
God  the  Father,  hear  us  (Litanies  for  Advent 
and  Lent.] 

God,  Who  madest  earth  and  heaven 231 

Golden  harps  are  sounding 97 

Good  it  is  to  keep  the  Fast 196 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear 1.36 

Greet  the  Cross  with  veneration 173 

Hail  Festal  Day 96 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  I'ise 101 

Hail  the  Sign 18 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 22 

Hail  to  Thee,  true  Body  sprung 231 

Hark,  hark  my  soul,  angelic  songs 193 

Hark  my  soul  it  is  the  Loi-d 157 

Hark,  the  hearald  angels  sing 160 

Hark  the  sound  of  holy  voices 129 

Hasten  the  time  appointed 224 

Have  mercy  on  us,  God  most  high 143 

Hear  Thy  childi-en,  gentle  Jesus 83 

Holy  Ghost,  come  down  upon  Thy  children. 114 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty 153 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord,  God  of  Hosts 192 

How  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 158 


I  am  a  faithful  Catholic 30 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 40 

I  love  the  Holy  Aiificls 198 

I  love  to  tell  the  Storj-  67 

I  worship  Thee  Lord  Jesu 170 

If  I  could  be  an  anj^el 211 

I'm  but  a  stranger  here 39 

In  His  own  raiment  clad 104 

In  the  hour  of  trial 50 

In  the  wintry  heaven 23 

Jerusalem  my  happy  home 119 

Jerusalem  on  high 13 

Jerusalem  the  golden 150 

Jesu,  gentlest  Saviour 156 

Jesu,  in  loving  worship 154 

Jesu,  Lover  of  my  soul 69 

Jesu,  meek  and  g'entle 135 

Jesu,  my  Loi-d,  my  God  (Jesu,  My  Lord)  — 163 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  my  God  (Sweet  Sacrament)  27 

Jesu,  Son  of  God  most  high  (Litany) 218 

Jesu,  we  adore  Thee 149 

Jesus  calls  us,  o'er  the  tumult 43 

Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day 99 

Jesus,  high  in  glory 145 

Jesus,  I  my  Cross  have  taken 53 

Jesus,  Master,  King  of   Glory 2U9 

Jesus,  Name  of  wondrous  love 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 55 

Jesus,  we  love  to  meet 76 

Just  as  I  am  without  one  plea 68 

Lead  kindly  Light.  35 

Lead  us  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 130 

Let  saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing 201 

Let  us  now  go  to  Bethlehem 168 

Lift  up,  lift  up  ye  heavenly  gates 133 

Litanies,  (see  Index  for  Seasons   and  Sub- 
jects. ) 

Look,  ye  Saints,  the  sight  is  glorious 190 

Lord,  IS  this  Thy  mercy's  day  174 

Lord  of  our  life  and  God  of  our  oalvation    .138 

Lord  speak  to  me  that  I  may  speak 203 

Love  Di-^ane,  all  love  excelling 175 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee 43 

My  God.  how  wonderful  Thou  art 168 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 58 

Nearer  my  God  to  Thee 28 

Nearer  my  God  to  Thee,  and  versions 60 

Now  my  tongue  the  mystery  telling 144 


N'ow  thank  we  all  our  God 326 

Now  the  day  is  over  8 

Ocome.all  ye  faithful... 153 

0  come  and  mourn  with  me  awhile 86 

0  come,  O  come,  Emmanuel 14.^ 

0  come  to  the  merciful  Saviour ^4, 

O  day  of  rest  and  gladness )iO 

O  happy  band  of  pilgrims... IGO 

D  happy  Fold,  O  happy  Church 3 

Q  Jesus,  it  was  surely  sweet ,.  29 

O  Jesus  Christ  remeniber  103 

O  Jesus,  I  have  promised ,  53 

O  JesLis,  Thou  art  standing 2 

0  mother  dear,  Jerusalem 15 

O  sacred  Head,  surrounded .88 

O  Saving  Victi  n,  opening  wide 9 

O  sonsand  daughters,  let  us  sing. 113 

O  Word  of  God  above .195 

O  Word  of  G  od  incarnate . ,^08 

O  worship  Jesus  now 199 

Of  the  Father's  love  begotten- 5 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe — — 125 

Oh  grant  to  each  before  Thee  noAv 16t> 

Oh  what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be .128 

On  Jordan's  bank  the  Baptist's  cry 142 

On  the  Resurrection  morning- .194 

Once  in  Royal  David's  City.... '''ei 

Onward!  brothers  onward 232 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers .112 

Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed 115 

Our  Lord  Hewasa  carpenter 106 

Penitential  Litany.... 179- 

Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above 131 

Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height 335 

Rejoice,  rejoice  believers 34 

Rejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart. 108 

Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty 91 

Rock  of  Ages ..65 

Saviowr,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name 171 

Saviour,  blessed  Saviour 136 

Saviour,  like  a  Shepherd  lead  us 32 

See,  amid  the  winter's  snow .133 

See  the  destined  day  arise — ..  85 

Shall  we  not  love  thee,  Mother  dear 13 

Shepherd,  Who  Thy  life  didst  give 183 

Shout  the  glad  tidings 191 

Siiag  Alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise 18T 

Soldiers  of  Christ  arise 78 


Spouse  of  Christ,  in  arms  contending 46 

stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus 2* 

Stay,  Master,  stay  upon  this  hill  228 

Story  of  the  Cross 104 

Sun  of  my  soul 146 

Sweet  Saviour  bless  us  ere  we  go 79 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing 87 

Take  my  life  and  let  it  be 51 

The  Church  is  my  Mother 205 

The  Church's  One  Foundation Ill 

The  Church,  the  Church,  the  Holy  Church.. 206 

The  day  is  past  and  over 16 

The  first  Nowell  the  Angel  did  say 141 

The  God  of  Abraham  praise 189 

The  hours  of  day  are  over 19 

The  King  of  love,  ray  Shepherd 107 

The  Royal  Banners  forward  go 176 

The  Saints  all  crowned  with  glory 137 

The  Saints  of  God,  their  conflict  past 140 

The  snow  Jay  on  the  ground 24 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war 134 

The  Story  of  the  Cross . . . , 104 

The  strife  is  o'er 74 

The  sun  is  sinking  fast  33 

Thee  we  adore,  O  hidden  Saviour 45 

There  is  a  Fountain  filled  with  Blood 63 

There  is  a  Fountain  filled  with  Blood  (2nd 

Version) 204 

There  is  a  green  hill  far  away 93 

There  is  One  true  and  only  God 151 

There's  a  Fi'iend  for  little  children 110 

Thou  art  Coming,  O  my  Saviour 197 

Three  in  One  and  One  in  Three 6 

Through  the   night  of  doubt  and  sorrow  — 109 

Thy  Kingdom  Come,  O  God 14 

To  Christ  the  Prince  of  Peace 44 

We  are  but  little  children  weak 117 

We  love  the  place,  O  God 31 

We  march,  we  march 218 

Weary  of  earth  and  laden  with 177 

What  a  Friend  we  have  iu  Jesus 48 

What  Child  is  this 21 

When  God  of   old  came  down  from  Heaven  193 

When,  His  Salvation  bringing 71 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  Cross.  • 41 

When  morning  gilds  the  skies 7 

When  our  heads  are^  bowed  with  woe 84 

Who  is  tbis,  so  weak  and  helpless 185 

Work  for  the  night  is  coming 59 


rNDEX 
FOR  SEASONS  AND  SUBJECTS, 

EVENING. 

Abide  with  me,  fast  falls...- 148 

At  even  ere  the  sun  was  set 310 

God,  Who  madest  earth  and  heaven 231 

Hear  Thy  children,  gentle  Jesus 83 

Now  the  day  is  over 8 

Saviour  again  to  Thy  dear  Name 171 

Sun  of  my  soul .        146 

Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go 19 

The  day  is  past  and  over 16 

The  hours  of  day  are  over !9 

The  sun  is  sinking  fast 33 

SUNDAY— THE  LORD'S  DAY. 

Jesus,  we  love  to  meet 76 

O  day  of  rest  and  gladness. 20 

ADVENT. 
A  few  more  years  shall  roll 1 

Christian,  seek  not  yet  repose 64 

Come,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus 75 

Day  of  wrath,  that  day  of  mourning 217 

Days  and  moments  quickly  flying 57 

God  the  Father,  hear  us.  (Litany) 17 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear —  136 

Litany,  (Four  Last  Things) 227 

Love  Divine,  all  love  excelling 175 

O  come,  O  come,  Emmanuel 145 

O  Jesus,  Thou  art  standing , 2 

On  Jordan's  bank,  the  Baptist's  cry 142 

Rejoice,  rejoice  believers 34 

Thou  art  coming,  O  my  Saviour 197 

Thy  Kingdom  come  O  God 14 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming 59 

CHRISTMAS 

Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory 74 

In  the  wintry  heaven 23 

Jesus,  Son  of  God  most  high,  (Litany) 316 

Let  us  now  go  to  Bethlehem 168 

Litany— Holy  Childhood  216 

O  come,  all  ye  faithful 153 

Of  the  Father's  love  begotten 5 

Once  in  the  Royal  David's  city  61 

Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  'height 225 

See.  amid  the  winter's  snow 123 

Shout  the  glad  tidings 191 


The  first  Nowell  the  Angel  did  say  14t 

The  snow  lay  on  the  ground 24 

What  child  is  this 21 

THE  CIRCUMCISrON  AND  HOLY  NAME. 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name 164 

At  the  Name  of  Jesus 200 

How  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 158 

Jesus,  Name  of  wondrous  love L'29 

EPIPHANY. 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old 169 

Brightest  and  best  ot  the  sons  of 121 

From  the  Eastern  mountains 159 

In  the  wintry  heaven 2'i 

Saviour,  blessed  Saviour 126 

THE  WEEK  BEFOKE  SEPTUAGESTMA. 

Alleluia,  song  of  sweetness 133 

LENT. 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll 1 

Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid 56 

As  we  tread  life's  weary  journey 202 

Beneath  the  Cross  of  J  esus 49 

Christian,  dost  thou  see  them 184 

Christian,  seek  not  yet  repose 64 

Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary 38 

Days  and  moments  quickly  flying 57 

Foi  th  to  the  tight,  ye  ransomed 37 

Forty  days  and  forty  nights 70 

From  pain  to  pam  and  woe  to  woe 172 

Glory  be  to  Jesus 73 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son  (Litany) 179 

God  the  Father,  hear  us  (Litany) 47 

Good  it  is  to  keep  the  fast 196 

Greet  the  Cross  with  veneration 173 

Hail  the  Sign. 18 

Hark,  my  soul,  It  is  the  Lord 157 

Have  Mercy  on  us,  G  od  most  high •  — 143 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 40 

T  love  to  tell  the  story 67 

Tm  but  a  stranger  here 39 

In  the  hour  of  trial 50 

J esu,  Lover  of  my  soul 69 

Jesu,  meek  and  gentle 135 

Jesus  calls  us  o'er  the  tumult , 43 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 52 

Jesus  Master  King  of  glory 209 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 55 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 68 


Litanies,  (see  Index  for  Seasons  and  Sub- 
jects.) 

Lord,  in  this.  Thy  merey's  day 174 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee 42 

My  God,  ray  Father,  while  I  stray 58 

Nearer,   my  God.  to  Thee 28 

Nearer,  ir.y  God,  to  Thee  (2nd  version) 60 

O  come  to  the  merciful  Saviour 54 

O  happy  band  of  pilgrims < 160 

O  Jesus  I  have  promised 53 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe 125 

Penitential  Litany 179 

Rock  of  Ages .• 65 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 78 

Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus 26 

Story  of  the  Cross 104 

Take  my  life  and  let  it  be 51 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  Blood 62 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  Blood  (2nd 

Version) 204 

There  is  a  green  hill 93 

To  Christ  the  Prince  of  Peace 44 

Weary  of  earth,  and  laden  with 177 

What  a  Friend  we  have  in  Jesus 48 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  Cross 41 

Who  is  this,  so  weak  and  helpless 100 

Work  for  the  night  is  coming 59 

PASSION  SUNDAY  (5th  Lent). 

The  Royal  Banners  forward  go 176 

PALM  SUNDAY.    ( S.  before  Easter.) 

All  glory,  laud  and  honour 82 

Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty 91 

When  His  salvation  bringing 71 

THE  CROSS  AND  PASSION. 

Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid 56 

As  we  tread  life's  weary  journey . . ,.  202 

At  the  Cross  her  station  keeping 92 

Beneath  the  Ci-oss  of  Jesus 49 

Faithful  Cross  above  all  others 95 

Fling ovitthe  banner 207 

Glory  be  to  Jesus 72 

Greet  the  Cross  with  veneration, 173 

Hail  the  Sign 18 

Jesus,  I  my  Cross  have  taken 52 

Jesus  Master,  King  of  Glory 209 

Litany   of  Passion 220 

O  come  and  mourn  with  me  awhile 86 

O  sacred  Head,  surrounded 88 


Eock  of  Ages 65 

See  the  destined  day  arise 88 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing 87 

The  Royal  Banners  forward  go 176 

There  is  a  Fountain  filled  with  Blood 62 

There  is  a  Fountain  filled  with  Blood  (3nd 

version.) 204 

There  is  a  green  hill  far  away 93 

To  Christ  the  Prince  of  Peace 44 

When  1  survey  the  wondrous  Cross 41 

When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe 84 

EASTER. 

A  rhyme,  a  rhyme  for  Eater  time 116 

At  the  Lamb's  high  Feast  we  sing 103 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day i78 

Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  starin 90 

Easter  flowers  are  blooming  bright 94 

Hail  Festal  Day 96 

Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day,  Alleluia 99 

Litany  of  Resurection 221 

O  sons  and  daughters  let  us  sing 113 

On  the  Resurrection  morning I94 

The  strife  is  o'er 74 

ROGATION  DAYS. 

Father  of  all,  from  land  and  sea 81 

Lord  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our  salvation, . .  138 
ASCENSION. 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus  Name 164 

Alleluia,  sing  to  Jesus , 11 

At  the  Name  of  Jesus 200 

Golden  harps  are  sounding 97 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 101 

Jesus,  high  in  glory I45 

Look  ye  saints  the  sierht  is  glorious i90 

The  King  of  Love  my  Shepherd  is 107 

WHITSUN-TIDE, 

Come  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire 66 

Holy  Ghost,  come  dawn  upon  Thy  children«.114 

Litany  of  the  Holy  Spirit 222 

Our  blest  Redeemer  ei-e  He  breathed 115 

When  God  of  old  came  down 193 

THE  CHURCH, 

Faith  of  our  Fathers 219 

Foi'th  to  the  fight,  ye  ransomed 37 

Forward,  forward ,  Christians 183 

Let  Saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing 201 

Litany  of  the  Church 223 


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0  happy  Fold,  O  happy  Church 3 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers 112 

Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above 121 

Spouse  of  Christ,  in  arms  contending 46 

The  Church's  one  Foundation Ill 

The  Church  is  my  mother 205 

The  Church,  the  Church,  the  Holy  Church  .206 

Through  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow 109 

We  love  the  place,  O  God 31 

THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

0  word  of  God  Incarnate 208 

TRINITY, 

Faith  of  our  Fathers 219 

Have  mercy  on  us,  God  most  high.. 143 

Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  Almighty 152 

Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  of  hosts 193 

There  is  One  True  and  Only  God 151 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three 6 

HOLY  EUCHARIST. 

Draw  nigh  and  take  i86 

Now  my  tongue  the  mystery  telling 144 

Thou  art  coming,  O  my  Saviour 197 

AFTER  CONSECRATION. 

Alleluia,  sing  to  Jesus U 

And  now.  O  Father  mindful  of  the  love....  80 

Behold,  the  Lamb  of  God 98 

Hail  to  Thee,  true  Body  sprung 234 

1  worship  Thee,  Lord  Jesus 170 

Jesu,  in  loving  worship 154 

Jesu  Lover  of  my  soul 69 

Jesu,  meek  and  gentle 135 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  my  God  (Jesu  my  Lord) 16a 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  my  God  Sweet  (Sacrament). .  27 

Jesu.  we  adore  Thee 149 

.Tesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 55 

Just  as  I  am.  without  one  plea 68 

O  Jesu,  it  was  surely  sweet 29 

O  Jesus  Christ,  remember 103 

O  Jesus  Thou  art  standing 3 

O  Saving  Victim,  opening  wide 9 

O  Worship  Jesus  now 199 

Saviour,  blessed  Saviour 136 

Saviour,  like  a  She pherd  lead  us 32 

Thee  we  adore,  O  hidden  Saviour 45 

PROCESSIONAL  (returning) 

Jesu,  gentlest  Saviour 156 

O  Jesus,  I  have  promised 53 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe 125 


Soldiers  of  Christ  arise 7R 

The  King  of  Love,  my  Shepherd  is i07 

We  love  the  place  O  God 31 

HARVEST  AND  THANKSGIVING. 
Come  forth,  come  forth,  brave  reapers.  .^.^.233 

Come,  ye  thankful  people  come 330 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God 226 

Onward,  brothers  onward 232 

PARISH  FESTIVAL. 

Blessed  city,  heavenly  Salem 213 

Christ  is  made  the  sure  Foundation 214 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God 226 

O  Word  of  G  od  above 195 

MISSIONARY  SERVICES. 

Father  of  all  from  land  and  sea 81 

Fling  out  the  banner 207 

Father  of  all  from  land  and  sea 81 

Fling  out  the  banner 207 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 161 

Hasten  the  time  appointed 224 

Jesus  calls  us  o'er  the  tumult 43 

Lord  speak  to  me  that  I  may  speak 203 

Thy  Kingdom  come,  O   God • 14 

GUILD  SERVICES. 

Do  no  sinful  action 26 

Forth  to  the  fight  ye  ransomed 37 

Hail  the  Sign 18 

Oh  grant  to  each  before  Thee  now 166 

Our  Lord,  He  was  a  carpenter 106 

Spouse  of  Christ  in  arms  contending 46 

Through  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow 109 

Thy  Kingdom  come,  O  God 14 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming 59 

PROCESSIONAL— (GENERAL.) 

Above  the  clear  blue  sky 120 

At  the  name  of  Jesus 200 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner 124 

Children  of  the  Heavenly  King 189 

Come,  sing  with  holy  gladness 122 

Come  Thou  Almighty  King  212 

Dally,  daily,  sing  the  praises 36 

Fling  out  the  banner ■ 207 

Forward .  forward ,  Christians 183 

Jerusalem  on  high 13 

Jerusalem  the  golden 150 

Jesus,  Master,  King  of  Glory 209 

Lead  us  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 130 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling 175 


O  day  of  rest  and  gladness 20 

O  happy  band  of  pilgrims 160 

O  Mother  dear,  Jerusalem 15 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe 125 

■Onward,  Christian  soldiers 112 

Onward  brothers,  onward ... 

Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above 121 

Saviour  blessed  Saviour  126 

Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus 26 

The  Church's  one  foundation Ill 

The  God  of  Abraham  praise  189 

The  King  of  Love  my  Shepherd  is 107 

Three  in  One  and  One  in  Tiiree 6 

Through  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow 109 

Thy  Kingdom  come,  O  God 14 

We  love  the  place,  O  God 31 

We  march,  we  march     •  •     218 

When  morning  gilds  the  skies 7 

BURIAL  OP  THE  DEAD. 

Brother,  now  thy  toils  are  o'er 147 

Day  of  wrath,  that  day  of  mourning 217 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear 136 

Jn  the  hour  of  trial 50 

Jesu,  Lover  of  my  soul 69 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee 43 

My  God,  my  Father  while  I  stray .5S 

Nearer  my  God  to  Thee 28.  60 

Rock  of  Ages 65 

There's  a  Friend  for  little  children 110 

When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe 84 

See  also  the  folloiuing. 
HEAVEN  AND  FUTURE  LIFE. 

Daily,  daily,  sing  the  praises 36 

For  thee.  O  dear  country 118 

Forever  with  the  Lord  63 

Hark,  hark,  my  soul,  angelic  songs 163 

Hark,  the  sound  of  holy  voices 129 

I'm  but  a  stranger  here 39 

Jerusalem  my  happy  home 119 

Jerusalem  on  high 13 

Jerusalem  the  golden 150 

O  Mother  dear,  Jerusalem 15 

Oh  what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be 198 

Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above 131 

There's  a  Friend  for  little  children 110 

FEAST  OF  THE  TBANSFIGURATION. 
Stay,  Master,  stay  upon  this  hill 228 


FEASTS  OP  B.  V.  MARY. 

All  shall  call  thee  Blessed 10 

Behold  a  humble  train    (Purif'n) 98 

Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart 77 

Lift  up,  lift  up,  ye  heavenly  gates,  (Purif'n)..  132 

Oh  grant  to  each  before  Thee  now 166 

Kejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart 108 

Shall  we  not  love  thee  Mother  dear 12 

THE  SAINTS. 

Blessed  feasts  of  blessed  martyrs 185 

Daily,  daily  sing  the  praises 3« 

For  all  the  Saints  who  from 1;S1 

Hark,  the  sound  of  holy  voices 129 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 119 

Jerusalem,  on  high 13 

Jerusalem,  the  golden 150 

Let  Saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing 201 

0  Mother  dear,  Jerusalem 15 

Oh,  what  the  joy  and  the  glory 128 

Our  Lord.  He  was  a  carpenter 106 

Pleasant  are  thy  courts  above 121 

Sing  Alleluia  forth  in  dutious  praise 187 

Spouse  of  Christ  in  arms  contending 46 

The  Saints  all  crowned  with  glory 137 

The  Saints  of  Godl  Their  conflict  past 140 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war. 134 

THE  ANGELS. 
If  I  could  be  an  Angel 211 

1  love  the  holy  Angels —  198 

LITANIES. 

Advent 17 

Children's 215 

Church 223 

Four  last  things,  CAdvent) 227 

Holy  Childhood 216 

Holy  Eucharist 180.181.  182 

HolySpirit 223 

Lent 47 

Passion 220 

Penitential 179 

Eesurrection 221 


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Jesu,  Name  all  names  above 

Jesn,  best  and  dearest, 
Jesu,  fount  of  perfect  love, 

Holiest,  tendevest,  nearest ; 
Jesu,  source  of  grace  completest, 
Jesu  purest,  Jesu  sweetest, 

Jesu,  well  of  i)Ower  divine, 

Make  me,  keep  me,  seal  me  Thine  I 

Jesu,  open  me  the  gate 

That  of  old  he  enter'd, 
Who,  in  that  most  lost  estate, 

Wholly  on  Thee  ventur'd  ; 
Thou,  Whose  wounds  are  ever  pleading, 
And  Thy  Passion  interceding, 

From  my  misery  let  me  rise 

To  a  home  in  Paradise  ! 

Thou  didst  call  the  prodigal : 

Thou  didst  pardon  Mary  : 
Thou  Whose  words  can  never  fall. 

Love  can  ne^er  vary  : 
Lord,  to  heal  my  lost  condition 
Give — for  Thou  canst  give — contrition  ; 

Thou  canst  pardon  all  my  ill 

If  Thou  wilt :  O  say,  "I  will !  " 

Woe,  that  I  have  turned  aside 

Aftet  fleshly  pleasure ! 
Woe,  that  I  have  never  tried 

For  the  heavenly  treasure  ! 
Treasure,  safe  in  home  supernal ; 
Incorruptible,  eternal ! 

Treasure  no  less  price  hath  won 

Than  the  Passion  of  the  Son  ! 

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Jesu,  crown'd  with  thorns  for  me, 
Scourged  for  my  transgression, 

Witnessing,  through  agony, 
That  Thy  good  confession  ! 

Jesu,  clad  in  purple  raiment, 

For  my  evils  making  payment ; 
Let  not  all  Thy  woe  and  pain, 
Let  not  Calvary  be  in  vain  ! 

When  I  reach  death's  bitter  sea, 
And  its  waves  roll  higher. 

Help  the  more  forsaking  me 
As  the  storm  draws  nigher : 

Jesu,  leave  me  not  to  languish, 

Helpless,  hopeless,  full  of  anguish  ! 
Tell  me — ' '  Verily  I  say, 
Thou  Shalt  be  with  Me  to-dav ! " 


